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January 16, 2026

Cleveland Demographics (2026 Estimates)

The city of Cleveland has an estimated population of approximately 361,000 to 367,000. 

• Race & Ethnicity: Cleveland is one of Ohio's most diverse cities, with no single racial majority. The population is approximately 46% Black, 34% White (Non-Hispanic), and 13% Hispanic/Latino.

• Age: The median age is approximately 36.3 years. Notably, in the broader metro area, residents aged 65+ now outnumber those under 18 for the first time.

• Income Disparity: Median household income for White households is roughly $53,867, while for Black households it is approximately $29,656. 

Wealthiest Locations

The "wealthiest" areas are almost exclusively located in the outer "East Side" suburbs of Cuyahoga and Geauga Counties. Affluence within the Cleveland city limits is relatively rare. 

• Top Suburbs (Highest Income/Home Value):

  • Hunting Valley: Consistently ranked as the wealthiest, with a median household income exceeding $200,000 and average home values over $1.6 million.

  • Bentleyville & Moreland Hills: Elite East Side enclaves with typical home values between $700,000 and $850,000.

  • Solon: Often cited as the wealthiest "large" suburb, with an average household income of approximately $186,260.

• Wealthiest Neighborhoods (Within City Limits):

  • Riverside: The only city neighborhood with a median income approaching $78,000.

  • Kamm’s Corner & Tremont: Higher-income pockets where median earnings range from $46,000 to $65,000.

  • Downtown: Has a higher median income ($54,800) compared to the city average due to luxury apartment growth. 

Poorest Locations

Cleveland has the second-highest poverty rate for a large U.S. city (approx. 28–30%), trailing only Detroit. Poverty is most concentrated on the city's East Side. 

• Highest Poverty Neighborhoods (Income below $20,000):

  • Central: The poorest neighborhood, with a median household income of roughly $10,441.

  • Kinsman & University: High-poverty areas where more than 45% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

  • Hough & Fairfax: Historic East Side neighborhoods that continue to face significant economic challenges.

• "Distressed" Municipalities:

East Cleveland: An independent city bordering Cleveland that has one of the highest overall poverty rates in Ohio at 38.9%.