Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH Demographics

What is the population of Downtown Cleveland?

There are 8,052 residents in Downtown Cleveland, with a median age of 32.1. Of this, 53.27% are males and 46.73% are females. US-born citizens make up 81.34% of the resident pool in Downtown Cleveland, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.87%. Additionally, 8.78% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 5,136 people in Downtown Cleveland currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 8,052 3.2%
Male Population 4,289 -0.6%
Female Population 3,763 7.9%
Male Population 53.27%
Female Population 46.73%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 32.1 -0.6%
Citizen U.S. Born 6,549 4.4%
Citizen not U.S. Born 795 -3.2%
Not Citizen 707 -0.4%
Citizen U.S. Born 81.34%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.87%
Not Citizen 8.78%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 169 14.2%
Moved from Same County 1,461 1.9%
Moved from Same State 598 19.8%
Moved from Different State 578 10.5%
Same House as Last Year 5,136 0.9%
Moved from Abroad 2.13%
Moved from Same County 18.4%
Moved from Same State 7.53%
Moved from Different State 7.28%
Same House as Last Year 64.67%

What are the employment statistics in Downtown Cleveland?

White-collar workers make up 90.56% of the working population in Downtown Cleveland, while blue-collar employees account for 9.44%. There are also 246 entrepreneurs in Downtown Cleveland (5.91% of the workforce); 2,741 workers employed in private companies (65.87%); and 525 people working in governmental institutions (12.62%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 3,768 7.4%
Blue Collar 393 -4.6%
White Collar 90.56%
Blue Collar 9.44%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 246 4.2%
Private Companies 2,741 9.6%
Governmental Workers 525 0.4%
Not for Profit Companies 649 -1.5%
Self Employees 5.91%
Private Companies 65.87%
Governmental Workers 12.62%
Not for Profit Companies 15.6%

How many households are there in Downtown Cleveland?

There are a total of 4,279 households in Downtown Cleveland, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 25.24% of these Downtown Cleveland households, while non-family units account for the remaining 74.76%. Additionally, 11.8% of households have children and 88.2% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 4,279 5.1%
Average People per Household 2 N/A
Family Households 1,080 6.3%
Non-Family Households 3,199 4.7%
Family Households 25.24%
Non-Family Households 74.76%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 505 4.8%
Households without Children 3,774 5.1%
Households with Children 11.8%
Households without Children 88.2%

What are the median and average incomes in Downtown Cleveland?

The average annual household income in Downtown Cleveland is $67,392, while the median household income sits at $49,269 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $64,724, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $42,802. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $31,914 and $22,194, respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $67,392 12.6%
Median Household Income $49,269 8.8%
People below Poverty Level 5 N/A
People above Poverty Level 4,575 3.6%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Downtown Cleveland?

There are 5,148 housing units in Downtown Cleveland, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1961. Of the 4,279 occupied housing units in Downtown Cleveland, 13.79% are owner-occupied, while 86.21% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $134,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,246 per month in Downtown Cleveland.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 5,148 4.4%
Median Year Built 1961 -0.1%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 2,066 -0.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 204 11.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 305 4.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 363 18.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 549 -4.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 189 0.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 366 11.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 500 8.5%
Built between 2010 and 2019 472 1.3%
Built in 2020 or Later 132 221.9%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 4,279 5.1%
Owner Occupied 590 -1.5%
Renter Occupied $3,689 6.2%
Owner Occupied 13.79%
Renter Occupied 86.21%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 354 1.4%
Without Mortgage 236 -5.6%
Median Value with Mortgage $134,000 -32.1%
Median Value without Mortgage $112,350 5.2%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,246 11.1%
With Mortgage 60%
Without Mortgage 40%

What is the level of education in Downtown Cleveland?

Approximately 29.92% of the population in Downtown Cleveland holds a high school degree (that's 2,058 residents), while 15.79% have attained a college certificate (1,086 locals) and 26.44% have a bachelor's degree (1,819 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 255 4.5%
Some High School 2,058 -2.3%
Some College 1,086 -4.5%
Associate Degree 286 -7.1%
Bachelor's Degree 1,819 9.8%
Graduate Degree 1,375 4.6%
No High School 3.71%
Some High School 29.92%
Some College 15.79%
Associate Degree 4.16%
Bachelor's Degree 26.44%
Graduate Degree 19.99%

What is the marital status of Downtown Cleveland residents?

A total of 4,802 people in Downtown Cleveland have never been married (which represents 66.41% of the total population), while 1,414 of them are wedded (19.55%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 113 (1.56%) and 637 (8.81%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 4,802 3.4%
Married 1,414 1.3%
Separated 113 -5.0%
Widowed 265 14.7%
Divorced 637 637.0%
Never Married 66.41%
Married 19.55%
Separated 1.56%
Widowed 3.66%
Divorced 8.81%

What are the most common means of transportation in Downtown Cleveland?

The top three means of transportation people in Downtown Cleveland use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 2,350 residents commute by car, 790 prefer going to work by walking and 265 by bus or trolley bus
Y-o-Y Change
Car 2,350 -0.4%
Bus or TrolleyBus 265 -2.9%
Bicycle 57 9.6%
Motorcycle 2 0.0%
TaxiCab 36 -2.7%
Walk 790 9.6%

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.