Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

East Cleveland, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,534

Median Agei

44.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

87.3%11,809

White

8.1%1,094

Two or More

1.7%227

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%169

Asian

0.9%128

Other

0.7%96

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%437

High School Diploma

25%2,329

Some College (<1 yr)

11.7%1,091

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%1,320

Associate's Degree

9.8%910

Bachelor's Degree

10.9%1,013

Master's Degree

5.5%514

Professional Degree

0.5%46

Doctorate

0.4%40

HS or Higher

82.7%

BA or Higher

17.3%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$68,800

Median Renti

$776

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

37.1%2,545

Renter-Occupied

62.9%4,316

Total Units

9,849

Homeownership

37.1%

Vacancy Rate

30.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

39.8%1,012

$50K–$100K

28.1%715

$100K–$150K

11.1%282

$150K–$200K

4.2%107

$200K–$300K

7.7%197

$300K–$500K

3.8%96

$500K–$1M

2.7%69

$1M+

2.6%67

Rent Distribution

Under $500

987

$500–$750

860

$750–$1,000

1,318

$1,000–$1,250

449

$1,250–$1,500

299

$1,500–$2,000

132

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1%100

2000–2009

2%200

1990–1999

2.1%211

1980–1989

2.8%279

1970–1979

7%689

1960–1969

8.3%813

1950–1959

9.5%932

1940–1949

6.5%645

1939 or earlier

60.7%5,980

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.5%5,046

Electricity

21.2%1,453

Bottled/LP Gas

3.1%210

No Fuel

1.3%92

Fuel Oil

0.5%31

Other

0.3%23

Wood

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$22,116

Mean Household Incomei

$43,887

Per Capita Incomei

$22,734

Poverty Ratei

39.5%

Unemploymenti

18.4%

Labor Forcei

5,513

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

18.6%1,278

$10K–$15K

20.2%1,383

$15K–$20K

7.6%524

$20K–$25K

8.3%570

$25K–$30K

4.8%330

$30K–$35K

6.1%419

$35K–$40K

4.3%292

$40K–$45K

2.9%201

$45K–$50K

2%134

$50K–$60K

3.1%212

$60K–$75K

7.3%498

$75K–$100K

3.8%258

$100K–$125K

2.2%149

$125K–$150K

2.4%163

$150K–$200K

2.3%159

$200K+

4.2%291

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,314

Avg. Commutei

25 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,500

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

556(5.3% of civilian adults)