Cuyahoga County, Ohio

OH · FIPS 39035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 1,245,873 #35 / 3,222
99th
Median Household Income $64,468 -14.2% #1,673 / 3,222
48th
Median Age 40.4 years +3.9% #2,001 / 3,222
38th
Median Home Value $195,400 -30.7% #1,454 / 3,222
55th
Median Gross Rent $1,060 -8.9% #818 / 3,222
75th
Poverty Rate 16.1% +27.6% #2,139 / 3,222
34th

Demographics

Cuyahoga County has a population of 1,245,873, making it the #35 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.3%
Native Born
7.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Cuyahoga County is $64,468, ranking #1,673 out of 3,222 counties — 14.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.1% and unemployment stands at 6.6%.

Median Household Income
$64,468 −14.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,673 of 3,222
48th percentile
Per Capita Income
$42,747 +3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #575 of 3,222
82th percentile
Poverty Rate
16.1% +27.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,139 of 3,222
34th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.6% +24.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,721 of 3,222
16th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.5% +8.5% vs nat'l
Rank #399 of 3,222
88th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.4 min −8.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,854 of 3,222
42th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Cuyahoga County is $195,400 (-30.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,060/mo and the homeownership rate is 59.4%.

Median Home Value
$195,400 −30.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,454 of 3,222
55th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,060 −8.9% vs nat'l
Rank #818 of 3,222
75th percentile
Homeownership Rate
59.4% −7.8% vs nat'l
Rank #3,023 of 3,222
6th percentile
59.4% Homeownership

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Health

94.3% of residents in Cuyahoga County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.

94.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.3% +2.8% vs nat'l
Rank #936 of 3,222
71th percentile

About Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Cuyahoga County, Ohio has a total population of 1,245,873, making it the 35th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cuyahoga County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Cuyahoga County is $64,468, which ranks #1,673 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6%.

The median home value in Cuyahoga County is $195,400, 30.7% below the national median. Renters in Cuyahoga County pay a median gross rent of $1,060 per month. The homeownership rate is 59.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Cuyahoga County, 36.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.4 min.

Cuyahoga County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (28.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.0%).

All data for Cuyahoga County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.