Census tract · Cuyahoga County
Census Tract 1968, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Census Tract 1968, GEOID 39035196800, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, entirely within Cleveland. 4,625 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±245); the 2020 Census counted 5,095.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,625
±245 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,095
Median household income
$50,859
±$29,197 (90% margin)
Cuyahoga County: $64,468
Median home value
$359,100
±$220,241 (90% margin)
Cuyahoga County: $195,400
Median gross rent
$1,683
±$435 (90% margin)
Cuyahoga County: $1,060
Where is Census Tract 1968?
Census Tract 1968 is one of 428 census tracts in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It covers 0.81 square miles of land, 6,321 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 39035196800, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Cleveland | 100% |
10 census tracts border Census Tract 1968: Tract 1183.01 ($44,795), Tract 1186.02 ($7,139), Tract 1188 ($30,978), Tract 1189, Tract 1517, Tract 1518 ($30,625), Tract 1972 ($15,147), Tract 1985 ($38,083), Tract 1986 ($29,010) and Tract 1991 ($41,413). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 1968?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1968's population at 4,625 (±245) in 1,181 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,095 residents and 1,602 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1968 | Cleveland |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,625 ±245 | 366,097 |
| Households | 1,181 ±133 | 169,683 |
| Average household size | 1.60 ±0.17 | 2.09 |
| Housing units | 1,292 ±151 | 201,141 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 1968?
The median resident of Census Tract 1968 is 21.1 years old; 3.9% are under 18 and 10.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 46.3%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 21.7%. 17.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 1968 | Cleveland |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 21.1 ±0.4 | 36.3 |
| Under 18 years | 3.9% ±1.8 pts | 21.0% |
| 65 years and over | 10.4% ±2.5 pts | 15.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.3% ±2.6 pts | 13.2% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.3% ±4.7 pts | 33.7% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.2% ±3.2 pts | 45.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 21.7% ±3.7 pts | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.4% ±3.1 pts | 4.6% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 17.3% ±3.7 pts | 6.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 32.7% ±4.8 pts | 14.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9% ±2.6 pts | 5.1% |
| With a disability | 11.1% ±3.1 pts | 20.2% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3% ±2.0 pts | 8.1% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.4% ±2.6 pts | 84.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 59.3% ±8.7 pts | 22.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 45.5% ±11.2 pts | 9.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 54.2% ±6.1 pts | 83.0% |
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 Census Tract 1968 earn?
Half of the 1,181 households in Census Tract 1968 earn less than $50,859 a year (±$29,197), against $64,468 across Cuyahoga County: 258th highest of the county's 400 tracts with a reliable estimate. 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 1968 | Cleveland |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,859 ±$29,197 | $40,801 |
| Mean household income | $71,788 ±$15,794 | $58,928 |
| Per capita income | $21,669 ±$4,373 | $28,266 |
| People below the poverty line | 27.5% ±9.3 pts | 30.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±21.2 pts | 44.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.4% ±5.3 pts | 30.3% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% ±1.4 pts | 92.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.7% ±4.8 pts | 84.7% |
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 Census Tract 1968?
Owners occupy 6.7% of Census Tract 1968's occupied homes and renters 93.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $359,100 by its owner (±$220,241). The median renter pays $1,683 a month including utilities, and 53.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1968 | Cleveland |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $359,100 ±$220,241 | $102,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,683 ±$435 | $945 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.2% ±11.3 pts | 42.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,186 ±$301 | $1,193 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 6.7% ±3.9 pts | 41.7% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 93.3% ±3.9 pts | 58.3% |
| Housing units | 1,292 ±151 | 201,141 |
| Single-family detached homes | 3.1% ±2.8 pts | 45.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% ±1.8 pts | 0.5% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±2.8 pts | 1.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 38.0% ±9.0 pts | 4.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 42.8% ±9.5 pts | 48.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 38.7% ±9.2 pts | 22.0% |
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 do people in Census Tract 1968 get to work?
19.3% of Census Tract 1968's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Tract 1968 | Cleveland |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.3% ±4.2 pts | 60.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±2.7 pts | 10.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 19.3% ±5.7 pts | 64.6% |
| Carpooled | 1.8% ±1.6 pts | 9.6% |
| Public transportation | 4.8% ±2.9 pts | 6.5% |
| Walked | 60.0% ±8.0 pts | 5.2% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% ±3.8 pts | 11.5% |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.4 min ±1.2 | 22.5 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
How does Census Tract 1968 compare with the other tracts in Cuyahoga County?
Among Cuyahoga County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1968 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Cuyahoga County | In Cleveland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 41st of 422 | 4th of 155 |
| Residents per square mile | 129th of 427 | 71st of 159 |
| Median household income | 258th of 400 | 34th of 137 |
| Per capita income | 352nd of 421 | 93rd of 155 |
| Median home value | 37th of 395 | 4th of 135 |
| Median gross rent | 30th of 394 | 3rd of 150 |
| Poverty rate | 108th of 300 | 85th of 138 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66th of 374 | 6th of 117 |
| Median age | 418th of 419 | 152nd of 153 |
| Owner-occupied share | 409th of 411 | 147th of 149 |
The tracts next to it on Cuyahoga County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1721.05 | 255th | $50,976±$17,512 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1544 | 256th | $50,941±$12,896 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1069 | 257th | $50,912±$13,778 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1968 | 258th | $50,859±$29,197 |
| Tract 1881.06 | 259th | $50,660±$15,790 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1048 | 260th | $50,536±$14,041 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1403.01 | 261st | $50,529±$12,184 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 1968?
Every figure for Census Tract 1968 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections