East Cleveland is a city located in Cuyahoga County Ohio. East Cleveland has a 2024 population of 13,219. East Cleveland is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -3.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,750 in 2020.
The average household income in East Cleveland is $40,333 with a poverty rate of 44.31%. The median age in East Cleveland is 39.1 years: 33.5 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Cleveland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,982 | 87.68% |
| White | 1,062 | 7.77% |
| Two or more races | 370 | 2.71% |
| Other race | 112 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 101 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.04% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,746 | 1.97 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Non Family | 4,020 | 1.05 | 26.8 | 73.2 |
| Female | 1,502 | 3.43 | 37.2 | 62.8 |
| Married | 640 | 3.17 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Male | 584 | 3.19 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
3.12
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
33.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 991 | 10.99% |
| Associates Degree | 865 | 9.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 866 | 9.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 559 | 6.2% |
| High School Graduate | 3,007 | 33.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 374 | 4.15% |
| Some College | 2,356 | 26.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,720 | 6,490 | 912 |
| White | 864 | 774 | 309 |
| 2+ Races | 233 | 224 | 116 |
| Hispanic | 93 | 84 | 26 |
| Other Race | 83 | 67 | 40 |
| Asian | 75 | 55 | 35 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 5 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 49.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,193 | $38,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,615 | $83,255 | $49,617 |
| High School Graduate | $24,265 | $27,538 | $20,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,707 | $0 | $16,641 |
| Overall | $31,183 | $31,066 | $31,265 |
| Some College | $31,948 | $30,487 | $32,699 |
$31,183
Average Earnings
$31,066
Average Male
$31,265
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.26% of East Cleveland residents speak only English, while 9.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,722 | 5,535 | 47.22% |
| White | 905 | 242 | 26.74% |
| Multiple | 366 | 48 | 13.11% |
| Other | 107 | 36 | 33.64% |
| Hispanic | 150 | 16 | 10.67% |
| Native | 28 | 5 | 17.86% |
44.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
44.57%
Male Poverty Rate
44.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Cleveland is Black, with 47.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Cleveland is Hispanic, with 10.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.95% |
| High School | 44.84% |
| Some College | 32.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 24.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 82.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 71.03% |
| Female Employed | 25.07% |
| Male Employed | 20.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,500 | $60,327 |
| Households | $22,883 | $40,333 |
| Married Families | $62,885 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,073 | $24,093 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
14.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
17.1%
Male Marriage Rate
13.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
657
Number of Veterans
490
Male Veterans
167
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 240 |
| Vietnam | 177 |
| First Gulf War | 112 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 184 |
| 18 to 34 | 149 |
| 65 to 74 | 134 |
| 35 to 54 | 129 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 516 | 5.75% |
| White | 108 | 12.33% |
| Native American | 10 | 37.04% |
| Asian | 9 | 12% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 3.08% |
| Other Race | 6 | 7.23% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 5.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.7%
Labor Force Participation
44.2%
Employment Rate
17.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.26%
Born in East Cleveland
94.64%
Native Born
5.36%
Foreign Born
1.54%
Non Citizen
3.82%
Naturalized
94.64% of East Cleveland residents were born in the United States, with 75.26% having been born in Ohio. 1.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,556 | -132 | -1.04% |
| 2028 | 12,688 | -133 | -1.04% |
| 2027 | 12,821 | -133 | -1.03% |
| 2026 | 12,954 | -132 | -1.01% |
| 2025 | 13,086 | -133 | -1.01% |
| 2024 | 13,219 | -133 | -1% |
| 2023 | 13,352 | -88 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 13,440 | -156 | -1.15% |
| 2021 | 13,596 | -154 | -1.12% |
| 2020 | 13,750 | -3,178 | -18.77% |
| 2019 | 16,928 | -112 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 17,040 | -111 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 17,151 | -118 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 17,269 | -99 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 17,368 | -91 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 17,459 | -69 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 17,528 | -48 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 17,576 | -85 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 17,661 | -119 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 17,780 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 27,217 | -5,879 | -17.76% |
| 1990 | 33,096 | -3,861 | -10.45% |
| 1980 | 36,957 | -2,643 | -6.67% |
| 1970 | 39,600 | 1,609 | 4.24% |
| 1960 | 37,991 | -2,056 | -5.13% |
| 1950 | 40,047 | 552 | 1.4% |
| 1940 | 39,495 | -172 | -0.43% |
| 1930 | 39,667 | 12,375 | 45.34% |
| 1920 | 27,292 | 18,113 | 197.33% |
| 1910 | 9,179 | 6,422 | 232.93% |
| 1900 | 2,757 | -119 | -4.14% |
| 1890 | 2,876 | 0 | 0% |
| 1880 | 2,876 | -9,680 | -77.09% |