Cleveland, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Cleveland, Ohio is 367,523 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 54th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Ohio. The median household income is $39,187, the median home value is $94,100, and the median age is 36.3.
The population has declined 7.7% since 2010 (395,926 → 365,379).
367,523
Population
4728
People / sq mi
$39,187
Median Income
$94,100
Median Home Value
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Cleveland covers 77.7 sq mi of land at 4728 people per square mile.
About Cleveland, OH
Housing cost is the defining feature of Cleveland: the median home is valued at $94,100. With 367,523 residents, Cleveland is a city in Ohio. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Ohio in the country, at #2 by population.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $39,187, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 25.2%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $94,100, with typical rent around $894.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 21.3%, below the national 35.0%. About 10.1% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Cleveland city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Cleveland city had a population of 395,926 in 2010 and 365,379 in 2024, a -7.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 395,926 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.57%.
365,379
Population (2024)
395,926
Population (2010)
395,926
Peak (2010)
-0.57%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 395,926 |
| 2011 | 392,667 |
| 2012 | 391,550 |
| 2013 | 391,792 |
| 2014 | 390,871 |
| 2015 | 389,244 |
| 2016 | 387,662 |
| 2017 | 385,252 |
| 2018 | 383,214 |
| 2019 | 381,009 |
| 2020 | 371,853 |
| 2021 | 365,432 |
| 2022 | 363,622 |
| 2023 | 364,276 |
| 2024 | 365,379 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.7% |
| Black or African American | 46.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$39,187
Median Household Income
$27,078
Per Capita Income
25.2%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$94,100
Median Home Value
$894
Median Rent
41.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
83.5%
High School+
21.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
6.9%
Drive Alone
65.4%
Public Transit
10.1%
Work From Home
22.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
17.2%
Foreign Born
85.3%
Non-English at Home
5.4%
Veterans
19.9%
With Disability
92.3%
Health Insurance
90.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.1% |
| Retail Trade | 6.2% |
| Information | 5.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Construction | 4.4% |
| Public Administration | 3.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Common questions about Cleveland, OH
Frequently Asked Questions
Cleveland, Ohio has a population of 367,523 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 54th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Ohio.
The median household income in Cleveland, Ohio is $39,187, with 25.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Cleveland, Ohio is $94,100, with median monthly rent at $894 and a homeownership rate of 41.2%.
The median age in Cleveland, Ohio is 36.3 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
The population has declined 7.7% since 2010 (395,926 → 365,379).
Cleveland city, OH Climate
Cleveland city, OH has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F) and receives about 942 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.5°C
Avg Temp
942
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -3° / 26° | 55 mm |
| February | -2° / 29° | 53 mm |
| March | 3° / 38° | 74 mm |
| April | 9° / 49° | 80 mm |
| May | 16° / 60° | 88 mm |
| June | 21° / 69° | 94 mm |
| July | 23° / 74° | 90 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 90 mm |
| September | 19° / 65° | 90 mm |
| October | 12° / 54° | 67 mm |
| November | 6° / 43° | 84 mm |
| December | 0° / 33° | 77 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Cleveland city, OH
The most comfortable months to visit Cleveland city, OH are typically June, August and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -7°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.