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 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,468 | -14.2% | #1,673 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.4 years | +3.9% | #2,001 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $195,400 | -30.7% | #1,454 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,060 | -8.9% | #818 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% | +27.6% | #2,139 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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94.3% of residents in Cuyahoga County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
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.