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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%.