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Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Cuyahoga County had 1,232,925 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.5% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. It holds 59 places (57 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 towns and townships) and 428 census tracts. GEOID 39035.
Cuyahoga County is one of the 6 counties of the Cleveland, OH metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,232,925
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,264,817 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,245,873
Median household income
$64,468
±$702 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$195,400
±$1,919 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,060
±$11 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
How many people live in Cuyahoga County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,264,817 residents in Cuyahoga County. The Census Bureau estimates 1,232,925 for July 1, 2025, down 2.5% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 1,245,873 over 457 square miles of land.
| Measure | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,245,873 | 11,810,293 | −1,578 |
| Households | 554,551±1,919 | 4,863,191 | +13,586 |
| Average household size | 2.20±0.01 | 2.37 | −0.05 |
| Housing units | 615,331±252 | 5,292,391 | −3,064 |
Cuyahoga County's population since 2000
From 1,393,978 in 2000 to 1,232,925 in 2025: down 11.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Cuyahoga County?
Cuyahoga County holds 59 places: 57 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Cleveland with 363,608 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Cleveland | 372,624 | $40,801 |
|---|---|---|
| Parma | 81,146 | $69,295 |
| Lakewood | 50,942 | $68,954 |
| Euclid | 49,692 | $50,285 |
| Strongsville | 46,491 | $103,253 |
| Cleveland Heights | 45,312 | $72,826 |
| Westlake | 34,228 | $112,200 |
| North Olmsted | 32,442 | $84,363 |
| North Royalton | 31,322 | $83,670 |
| Garfield Heights | 29,781 | $54,593 |
| Shaker Heights | 29,439 | $104,073 |
| Solon | 24,262 | $139,089 |
| Maple Heights | 23,701 | $53,414 |
| South Euclid | 21,883 | $81,297 |
| Rocky River | 21,755 | $94,026 |
| Parma Heights | 20,863 | $61,009 |
| Mayfield Heights | 20,351 | $66,524 |
| Broadview Heights | 19,936 | $103,125 |
| Brook Park | 18,595 | $71,332 |
| Berea | 18,545 | $74,926 |
| Fairview Park | 17,291 | $78,865 |
| Bay Village | 16,163 | $132,254 |
| Middleburg Heights | 16,004 | $78,815 |
| Olmsted Township | 14,506 | $96,447 |
| Lyndhurst | 14,050 | $91,238 |
| Beachwood | 14,040 | $106,748 |
| University Heights | 13,914 | $96,971 |
| East Cleveland | 13,792 | $22,116 |
| Warrensville Heights | 13,789 | $49,669 |
| Brecksville | 13,635 | $135,000 |
| Bedford | 13,149 | $57,308 |
| Seven Hills | 11,720 | $97,222 |
| Brooklyn | 11,359 | $69,346 |
| Bedford Heights | 11,020 | $50,269 |
| Richmond Heights | 10,801 | $60,833 |
| Highland Heights | 8,719 | $122,863 |
| Olmsted Falls | 8,582 | $96,837 |
| Independence | 7,584 | $115,733 |
| Pepper Pike | 6,796 | $227,813 |
| Chagrin Falls Township | 4,317 | $100,893 |
| Chagrin Falls | 4,188 | $99,672 |
| Oakwood (Cuyahoga County) | 3,572 | $67,813 |
| Moreland Hills | 3,466 | $185,592 |
| Orange | 3,421 | $170,063 |
| Mayfield | 3,356 | $125,962 |
| Gates Mills | 2,264 | $231,250 |
| Walton Hills | 2,033 | $106,055 |
| Valley View | 1,897 | $110,125 |
| Newburgh Heights | 1,862 | $64,542 |
| Brooklyn Heights | 1,519 | $96,786 |
| Bratenahl | 1,430 | $137,500 |
| Glenwillow | 994 | $93,125 |
| North Randall | 954 | $50,962 |
| BentleyvilleGEOID 3905550 | 897 | $226,250 |
| Highland Hills | 662 | $41,615 |
| Woodmere | 641 | $57,115 |
| Hunting Valley | 763 | $187,200 |
| Cuyahoga Heights | 573 | $82,083 |
| LinndaleGEOID 3943918 | 108 | $76,667 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cuyahoga County?
The median resident of Cuyahoga County is 40.4 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 28.5%. 7.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4±0.1 | 39.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5%±0.1 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5%±0.1 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.0% | 4.8% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.5%±0.1 pts | 75.8% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 28.5%±0.2 pts | 12.0% | −0.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.1 pts | 2.5% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.7%±0.2 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.3%±0.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5%±0.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 15.6%±0.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7%±0.3 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5%±0.3 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.5%±0.5 pts | 31.5% | +4.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.7%±0.3 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cuyahoga County earn?
Half of Cuyahoga County's 554,551 households earn less than $64,468 a year (±$702), against $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,985 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $2,483 after inflation. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,468±$702 | $71,389 | +$2,483 |
| Mean household income | $94,341±$1,001 | $96,990 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,747±$403 | $40,552 | +$1,994 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.1%±0.4 pts | 13.3% | −1.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.9%±1.0 pts | 17.8% | −2.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.3%±0.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5%±0.4 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cuyahoga County?
Owners occupy 59.4% of Cuyahoga County's occupied homes and renters 40.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $195,400 by its owner (±$1,919). The median renter pays $1,060 a month including utilities, and 38.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $195,400±$1,919 | $214,800 | +$31,964 |
| Median gross rent | $1,060±$11 | $1,034 | +$64 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.8%±0.9 pts | 37.3% | −1.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,570±$13 | $1,517 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.4%±0.5 pts | 67.2% | +1.2 pts |
| Housing units | 615,331±252 | 5,292,391 | −3,064 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3%±0.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.4%±0.4 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.8%±0.5 pts | 19.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Cuyahoga County building?
Builders took permits for 1,896 new housing units across Cuyahoga County in 2025 (756 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cuyahoga County get to work?
69.7% of Cuyahoga County's workers drive alone and 15.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.8%±0.3 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6%±0.3 pts | 4.8% | −1.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 69.7%±0.6 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3%±0.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.0%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.7%±0.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.5%±0.4 pts | 13.0% | +11.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min±0.3 | 23.4 min | −1.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Cuyahoga County's census tracts?
Cuyahoga County is divided into 428 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $7,139 (Tract 1186.02) to $250,000 or more (Tract 1832).
All 428 census tracts of Cuyahoga County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Cuyahoga County compare with Ohio's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 88 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 81st of 88 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 88 |
| Median household income | 53rd of 88 |
| Median home value | 35th of 88 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 88 |
| Poverty rate | 19th of 88 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th of 88 |
| Median age | 59th of 88 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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