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District 1

District 1, which encompasses approximately 42 square miles, includes the cities of Bay Village, Fairview Park, North Olmsted, Rocky River, and Westlake. The western border of the District is Lorain County, while the northern boundary of the District is Lake Erie. With a 2010 population of 118,137 persons and a housing unit count of 54,069 units, the District contains 9.2% of the County’s population and 8.7% of the County’s housing units.
Quick facts about District 1:
2010 Decennial Census
- The Census showed that in 2000 the total population of District 1 was 120,233 persons. By 2010, the District’s population had declined by 1.7%, to 118,137 persons.
- District 1 exhibited a 2010 population density of 2,831 persons per square mile. Countywide, the population density was 2,800 persons per square mile.
- For persons reporting one race in the 2010 Census, 94.9% were White, 1.5% were Black or African-American, 2.8% were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 0.7% were Some Other Race.
- Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin (which can be of any race) comprised 2.6% of the population in 2010. Countywide, 4.8% of the population was comprised of persons of Hispanic or Latino origin.
- There were 50,560 households in District 1 in 2010, 62.3% of which were family households. Countywide, 58.7% of all households were family households.
- In 2010, 21.8% of the population in District 1 were under age 18, while 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. Countywide, 22.7% were under age 18, while 15.5% were 65 years of age or older.
- In 2010, 93.5% of the 54,069 housing units located in District 1 were occupied. Of those occupied housing units, 38,392 units (75.9%) were owner-occupied. Countywide, 60.9% of occupied housing units were owner-occupied.
2006 - 2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (ACS)
- The 2006-2010 ACS showed that of all persons who were age 25 or older, 94.4% had a high school diploma or had some additional education beyond high school, while 43.7% of those high school graduates had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Countywide, 86.4% had a high school diploma or had some additional education, while 28.2% had a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Only 5.6% of all persons who were age 25 or older had not graduated from high school. Countywide, 13.7% of all persons had not graduated from high school.
- The median household income in District 1, at $63,620, was higher than the median income for Cuyahoga County as a whole, which was $43,603.
- In District 1, 5.3% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level. Countywide, 16.4% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level.
- In District 1, 5.1% of families with children under age 18 had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 19.9%.
- In District 1, 4.7% of all persons age 65 and over had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 10.9%.
District 2
District 2, which encompasses approximately 27 square miles, includes the cities of Brook Park, Lakewood, and the city of Cleveland-Ward 16 (Precincts B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q) and Ward 17 (All). The northern boundary of the District is Lake Erie. With a 2010 population of 115,832 persons and a housing unit count of 57,926 units, the District contains 9.0% of the County’s population and 9.3% of the County’s housing units.
Quick facts about District 2:
2010 Decennial Census
- The Census showed that in 2000 the total population of District 2 was 125,121 persons. By 2010, the District’s population had declined by 7.4%, to 115,832 persons.
- District 2 exhibited a 2010 population density of 4,362 persons per square mile. Countywide, the population density was 2,800 persons per square mile.
- For persons reporting one race in the 2010 Census, 86.6% were White, 8.7% were Black or African-American, 2.2% were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 2.5% were Some Other Race.
- Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin (which can be of any race) comprised 6.3% of the population in 2010. Countywide, 4.8% of the population was comprised of persons of Hispanic or Latino origin.
- There were 52,442 households in District 2 in 2010, 52.4% of which were family households. Countywide, 58.7% of all households were family households.
- In 2010, 21.0% of the population in District 2 were under age 18, while 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. Countywide, 22.7% were under age 18, while 15.5% were 65 years of age or older.
- In 2010, 90.5% of the 57,926 housing units located in District 2 were occupied. Of those occupied housing units, 30,316 units (57.8%) were owner-occupied. Countywide, 60.9% of occupied housing units were owner-occupied.
2006 - 2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
- The 2006-2010 ACS showed that of all persons who were age 25 or older, 88.5% had a high school diploma or had some additional education beyond high school, while 26.6% of those high school graduates had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Countywide, 86.4% had a high school diploma or had some additional education, while 28.2% had a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Only 11.5% of all persons who were age 25 or older had not graduated from high school. Countywide, 13.7% of all persons had not graduated from high school.
- The median household income in District 2, at $44,241, was higher than the median income for Cuyahoga County as a whole, which was $43,603.
- In District 2, 13.2% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level. Countywide, 16.4% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level.
- In District 2, 15.7%, of families with children under age 18 had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 19.9%.
- In District 2, 11.1% of all persons age 65 and over had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 10.9%.
District 3

District 3, which encompasses approximately 19 square miles, includes the city of Brooklyn and the city of Cleveland-Ward 3 (Precincts B, J, M, N, P, R, S) Ward 11 (All); Ward 12 (Precincts A, B.02); Ward 13 (Precincts A, B, C, D.01, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, P, Q); Ward 14 (All); Ward 15 (Precincts All except Q.02); Ward 16 (Precincts A, I and J) and the village of Linndale. The northern boundary of the District is Lake Erie. With a 2010 population of 116,495 persons and a housing unit count of 55,786 units, the District contains 9.1% of the County’s population and 9.0% of the County’s housing units.
Quick facts about District 3:
2010 Decennial Census
- The Census showed that in 2000 the total population of District 3 was 130,946 persons. By 2010, the District’s population had declined by 11.0%, to 116,495 persons.
- District 3 exhibited a 2010 population density of 6,274 persons per square mile. Countywide, the population density was 2,800 persons per square mile.
- For persons reporting one race in the 2010 Census, 66.0% were White, 20.1% were Black or African-American, 2.0% were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 11.9% were Some Other Race.
- Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin (which can be of any race) comprised 24.1% of the population in 2010. Countywide, 4.8% of the population was comprised of persons of Hispanic or Latino origin.
- There were 47,278 households in District 3 in 2010, 56.7% of which were family households. Countywide, 58.7% of all households were family households.
- In 2010, 25.8% of the population in District 3 were under age 18, while 10.2% were 65 years of age or older. Countywide, 22.7% were under age 18, while 15.5% were 65 years of age or older.
- In 2010, 84.7% of the 55,786 housing units located in District 3 were occupied. Of those occupied housing units, 21,668 units (45.8%) were owner-occupied. Countywide, 60.9% of occupied housing units were owner-occupied.
2006 - 2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
- The 2006-2010 ACS showed that of all persons who were age 25 or older, 72.0% had a high school diploma or had some additional education beyond high school, while 11.3% of those high school graduates had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Countywide, 86.4% had a high school diploma or had some additional education, while 28.2% had a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- 28.0% of all persons who were age 25 or older had not graduated from high school. Countywide, 13.7% of all persons had not graduated from high school.
- The median household income in District 3, at $31,181, was lower than the median income for Cuyahoga County as a whole, which was $43,603.
- In District 3, 29.4% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level. Countywide, 16.4% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level.
- In District 3, 36.2%, of families with children under age 18 had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 19.9%.
- In District 3, 19.1% of all persons age 65 and over had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 10.9%.
District 4

District 4, which encompasses approximately 32 square miles, includes the cities of Middleburg Heights, Parma, and Parma Heights. With a 2010 population of 118,265 persons and a housing unit count of 54,489 units, the District contains 9.2% of the County’s population and 8.8% of the County’s housing units.
Quick facts about District 4:
2010 Decennial Census
- The Census showed that in 2000 the total population of District 4 was 122,819 persons. By 2010, the District’s population had declined by 3.7%, to 118,265 persons.
- District 4 exhibited a 2010 population density of 3,664 persons per square mile. Countywide, the population density was 2,800 persons per square mile.
- For persons reporting one race in the 2010 Census, 93.8% were White, 2.4% were Black or African-American, 2.7% were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 1.2% were Some Other Race.
- Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin (which can be of any race) comprised 3.4% of the population in 2010. Countywide, 4.8% of the population was comprised of persons of Hispanic or Latino origin.
- There were 51,137 households in District 4 in 2010, 61.0% of which were family households. Countywide, 58.7% of all households were family households.
- In 2010, 19.8% of the population in District 4 were under age 18, while 18.9% were 65 years of age or older. Countywide, 22.7% were under age 18, while 15.5% were 65 years of age or older.
- In 2010, 93.8% of the 54,489 housing units located in District 4 were occupied. Of those occupied housing units, 36,426 units (71.2%) were owner-occupied. Countywide, 60.9% of occupied housing units were owner-occupied.
2006 - 2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
- The 2006-2010 ACS showed that of all persons who were age 25 or older, 88.1% had a high school diploma or had some additional education beyond high school, while 21.1% of those high school graduates had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Countywide, 86.4% had a high school diploma or had some additional education, while 28.2% had a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Only 11.2% of all persons who were age 25 or older had not graduated from high school. Countywide, 13.7% of all persons had not graduated from high school.
- The median household income in District 4, at $47,831, was higher than the median income for Cuyahoga County as a whole, which was $43,603.
- In District 4, 8.5% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level. Countywide, 16.4% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level.
- In District 4, 10.2%, of families with children under age 18 had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 19.9%.
- In District 4, 5.6% of all persons age 65 and over had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 10.9%.
District 5

District 5 includes the cities of Berea, North Royalton, Olmsted Falls, Strongsville, and Olmsted Township Precinct D. The district includes suburban communities with household incomes and education levels higher than the county average. Cleveland Metroparks owns and manages many acres of parkland in this district.
Quick facts about District 5:
2010 Decennial Census
- The Census showed that in 2000 the total population of District 5 was 110,002 persons. By 2010, the District’s population had increased by 6.2%, to 116,824 persons.
- District 5 exhibited a 2010 population density of 1,784 persons per square mile. Countywide, the population density was 2,800 persons per square mile.
- For persons reporting one race in the 2010 Census, 94.0% were White, 2.5% were Black or African-American, 2.9% were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 0.6% were Some Other Race.
- Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin (which can be of any race) comprised 2.2% of the population in 2010. Countywide, 4.8% of the population was comprised of persons of Hispanic or Latino origin.
- There were 47,329 households in District 5 in 2010, 65.9% of which were family households. Countywide, 58.7% of all households were family households.
- In 2010, 21.8% of the population in District 5 were under age 18, while 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. Countywide, 22.7% were under age 18, while 15.5% were 65 years of age or older.
- In 2010, 94.6% of the 50,037 housing units located in District 5 were occupied. Of those occupied housing units, 35,996 units (76.1%) were owner-occupied. Countywide, 60.9% of occupied housing units were owner-occupied.
2006 - 2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
- The 2006-2010 ACS showed that of all persons who were age 25 or older, 93.6% had a high school diploma or had some additional education beyond high school, while 35.8% of those high school graduates had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Countywide, 86.4% had a high school diploma or had some additional education, while 28.2% had a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Only 6.4% of all persons who were age 25 or older had not graduated from high school. Countywide, 13.7% of all persons had not graduated from high school.
- The median household income in District 5, at $65,370, was higher than the median income for Cuyahoga County as a whole, which was $43,603.
- In District 5, 5.9% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level. Countywide, 16.4% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level.
- In District 5, 5.9%, of families with children under age 18 had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 19.9%.
- In District 5, 5.4% of all persons age 65 and over had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 10.9%.
District 6

District 6, which encompasses approximately 124 square miles, includes the cities of Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Independence, Mayfield Heights, Seven Hills, and Solon; the villages of Bentleyville, Brooklyn Heights, Chagrin Falls, Gates Mills, Glenwillow, Hunting Valley, Mayfield, Moreland Hills, Oakwood, Valley View, and Walton Hills; as well as Chagrin Falls Township. The southern border of the District is Summit County, the eastern border is Geauga County, and the northern border is Lake County. With a 2010 population of 119,680 persons and a housing unit count of 52,262 units, the District contains 9.3% of the County’s population and 8.4% of the County’s housing units.
Quick facts about District 6:
2010 Decennial Census
- The Census showed that in 2000 the total population of District 6 was 114,963 persons. By 2010, the District’s population had increased by 4.1%, to 119,680 persons.
- District 6 exhibited a 2010 population density of 966 persons per square mile. Countywide, the population density was 2,800 persons per square mile.
- For persons reporting one race in the 2010 Census, 87.2% were White, 7.1% were Black or African-American, 5.3% were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 0.4% were Some Other Race.
- Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin (which can be of any race) comprised 1.6% of the population in 2010. Countywide, 4.8% of the population was comprised of persons of Hispanic or Latino origin.
- There were 49,126 households in District 6 in 2010, 68.2% of which were family households. Countywide, 58.7% of all households were family households.
- In 2010, 22.2% of the population in District 6 were under age 18, while 18.9% were 65 years of age or older. Countywide, 22.7% were under age 18, while 15.5% were 65 years of age or older.
- In 2010, 94.0% of the 52,262 housing units located in District 6 were occupied. Of those occupied housing units, 38,915 units (79.2%) were owner-occupied. Countywide, 60.9% of occupied housing units were owner-occupied.
2006 - 2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
- The 2006-2010 ACS showed that of all persons who were age 25 or older, 92.6% had a high school diploma or had some additional education beyond high school, while 43.9% of those high school graduates had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Countywide, 86.4% had a high school diploma or had some additional education, while 28.2% had a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Only 7.4% of all persons who were age 25 or older had not graduated from high school. Countywide, 13.7% of all persons had not graduated from high school.
- The median household income in District 6, at $71,581, was higher than the median income for Cuyahoga County as a whole, which was $43,603.
- In District 6, 5.2% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level. Countywide, 16.4% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level.
- In District 6, 4.7%, of families with children under age 18 had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 19.9%.
- In District 6, 6.7% of all persons age 65 and over had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 10.9%.
District 7

District 7, which encompasses approximately 25 square miles, includes the city of Cleveland-Ward 2 (Precincts U, V and W); Ward 3 (Precincts A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, O, Q); Ward 4 (Precincts A, C, D, E, M.02, P and U); Ward 5 (Precincts Q and R); Ward 6 (All except Precincts B and L); Ward 7 (All); Ward 9 (All); Ward 10 (Precincts A, B, I, K and M); Ward 12 (Precincts B, C, L.02, M, N, O, P, Q, R, and S); Ward 13 (Precincts D.02, E, M, N, and O) and Ward 15 (Precinct Q.02). The northern boundary of the District is Lake Erie. With a 2010 population of 115,213 persons and a housing unit count of 64,833 units, the District contains 9.0% of the County’s population and 10.4% of the County’s housing units.
Quick facts about District 7:
2010 Decennial Census
- The Census showed that in 2000 the total population of District 7 was 143,745 persons. By 2010, the District’s population had declined by 19.8%, to 115,213 persons.
- District 7 exhibited a 2010 population density of 4,669 persons per square mile. Countywide, the population density was 2,800 persons per square mile.
- For persons reporting one race in the 2010 Census, 29.6% were White, 64.5% were Black or African-American, 3.7% were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 2.2% were Some Other Race.
- Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin (which can be of any race) comprised 5.0% of the population in 2010. Countywide, 4.8% of the population was comprised of persons of Hispanic or Latino origin.
- There were 50,200 households in District 7 in 2010, 45.7% of which were family households. Countywide, 58.7% of all households were family households.
- In 2010, 20.9% of the population in District 7 were under age 18, while 12.4% were 65 years of age or older. Countywide, 22.7% were under age 18, while 15.5% were 65 years of age or older.
- In 2010, 77.4% of the 64,833 housing units located in District 7 were occupied. Of those occupied housing units, 17,488 units (34.8%) were owner-occupied. Countywide, 60.9% of occupied housing units were owner-occupied.
2006 - 2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
- The 2006-2010 ACS showed that of all persons who were age 25 or older, 75.0% had a high school diploma or had some additional education beyond high school, while 15.6% of those high school graduates had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Countywide, 86.4% had a high school diploma or had some additional education, while 28.2% had a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Only 25.0% of all persons who were age 25 or older had not graduated from high school. Countywide, 13.7% of all persons had not graduated from high school.
- The median household income in District 7, at $23,031, was lower than the median income for Cuyahoga County as a whole, which was $43,603.
- In District 7, 35.5% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level. Countywide, 16.4% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level.
- In District 7, 45.3%, of families with children under age 18 had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 19.9%.
- In District 7, 24.7% of all persons age 65 and over had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 10.9%.
District 8

District 8, which encompasses approximately 28 square miles, includes the city of Cleveland Ward 1 (Precincts B and C); Ward 2 (Precincts All except U, V and W); Ward 4 (Precinct T); Ward 5 (All except Precincts Q and R); Ward 6 (Precincts B and L); Ward 12 (Precincts D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K and L.01), the cities of Garfield Heights, and Maple Heights and the villages of Cuyahoga Heights and Newburgh Heights. With a 2010 population of 113,396 persons and a housing unit count of 55,554 units, the District contains 8.9% of the County’s population and 8.9% of the County’s housing units.
Quick facts about District 8:
2010 Decennial Census
- The Census showed that in 2000 the total population of District 8 was 135,457 persons. By 2010, the District’s population had declined by 16.3%, to 113,396 persons.
- District 8 exhibited a 2010 population density of 3,987 persons per square mile. Countywide, the population density was 2,800 persons per square mile.
- For persons reporting one race in the 2010 Census, 33.7% were White, 64.5% were Black or African-American, 0.7% were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 1.1% were Some Other Race.
- Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin (which can be of any race) comprised 2.4% of the population in 2010. Countywide, 4.8% of the population was comprised of persons of Hispanic or Latino origin.
- There were 45,368 households in District 8 in 2010, 62.0% of which were family households. Countywide, 58.7% of all households were family households.
- In 2010, 28.5% of the population in District 8 were under age 18, while 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. Countywide, 22.7% were under age 18, while 15.5% were 65 years of age or older.
- In 2010, 81.7% of the 55,554 housing units located in District 8 were occupied. Of those occupied housing units, 24,450 units (53.9%) were owner-occupied. Countywide, 60.9% of occupied housing units were owner-occupied.
2006 - 2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
- The 2006-2010 ACS showed that of all persons who were age 25 or older, 78.4% had a high school diploma or had some additional education beyond high school, while 10.4% of those high school graduates had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Countywide, 86.4% had a high school diploma or had some additional education, while 28.2% had a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Only 21.6% of all persons who were age 25 or older had not graduated from high school. Countywide, 13.7% of all persons had not graduated from high school.
- The median household income in District 8, at $30,740, was lower than the median income for Cuyahoga County as a whole, which was $43,603.
- In District 8, 28.2% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level. Countywide, 16.4% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level.
- In District 8, 36.2%, of families with children under age 18 had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 19.9%.
- In District 8, 15.0% of all persons age 65 and over had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 10.9%.
District 9

District 9, which encompasses approximately 39 square miles, includes the cities of Bedford, Bedford Heights, Cleveland Ward 1 (All except Precincts B and C); Ward 4 (Precincts B, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M.01, N, O, Q, R, and S); Shaker Heights, and Warrensville Heights, and the villages of Highland Hills, North Randall, Orange, Pepper Pike and Woodmere. With a 2010 population of 112,896 persons and a housing unit count of 56,762 units, the District contains 8.8% of the County’s population and 9.1% of the County’s housing units.
Quick facts about District 9:
2010 Decennial Census
- The Census showed that in 2000 the total population of District 9 was 126,367 persons. By 2010, the District’s population had declined by 10.7%, to 112,896 persons.
- District 9 exhibited a 2010 population density of 2,868 persons per square mile. Countywide, the population density was 2,800 persons per square mile.
- For persons reporting one race in the 2010 Census, 32.1% were White, 65.0% were Black or African-American, 2.1% were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 0.7% were Some Other Race.
- Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin (which can be of any race) comprised 1.7% of the population in 2010. Countywide, 4.8% of the population was comprised of persons of Hispanic or Latino origin.
- There were 49,400 households in District 9 in 2010, 60.2% of which were family households. Countywide, 58.7% of all households were family households.
- In 2010, 23.4% of the population in District 9 were under age 18, while 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. Countywide, 22.7% were under age 18, while 15.5% were 65 years of age or older.
- In 2010, 87.0% of the 56,762 housing units located in District 9 were occupied. Of those occupied housing units, 28,594 units (57.9%) were owner-occupied. Countywide, 60.9% of occupied housing units were owner-occupied.
2006 - 2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
- The 2006-2010 ACS showed that of all persons who were age 25 or older, 86.9% had a high school diploma or had some additional education beyond high school, while 31.9% of those high school graduates had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Countywide, 86.4% had a high school diploma or had some additional education, while 28.2% had a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Only 13.1% of all persons who were age 25 or older had not graduated from high school. Countywide, 13.7% of all persons had not graduated from high school.
- The median household income in District 9, at $42,406, was lower than the median income for Cuyahoga County as a whole, which was $43,603.
- In District 9, 14.9% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level. Countywide, 16.4% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level.
- In District 9, 18.0%, of families with children under age 18 had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 19.9%.
- In District 9, 9.5% of all persons age 65 and over had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 10.9%.
District 10

District 10, which encompasses approximately 22 square miles, includes the cities of Cleveland-Ward 8 (All); Ward 10 (All except A, B, I, K, and M), East Cleveland and Cleveland Heights, University Heights and the village of Bratenahl. The northern boundary of the District is Lake Erie. With a 2010 population of 117,324 persons and a housing unit count of 63,253 units, the District contains 9.2% of the County’s population and 10.2% of the County’s housing units.
Quick facts about District 10:
2010 Decennial Census
- The Census showed that in 2000 the total population of District 10 was 141,491 persons. By 2010, the District’s population had declined by 17.1%, to 117,324 persons.
- District 10 exhibited a 2010 population density of 5,435 persons per square mile. Countywide, the population density was 2,800 persons per square mile.
- For persons reporting one race in the 2010 Census, 36.4% were White, 60.8% were Black or African-American, 2.1% were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 0.7% were Some Other Race.
- Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin (which can be of any race) comprised 1.6% of the population in 2010. Countywide, 4.8% of the population was comprised of persons of Hispanic or Latino origin.
- There were 51,136 households in District 10 in 2010, 53.7% of which were family households. Countywide, 58.7% of all households were family households.
- In 2010, 22.7% of the population in District 10 were under age 18, while 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. Countywide, 22.7% were under age 18, while 15.5% were 65 years of age or older.
- In 2010, 80.8% of the 63,253 housing units located in District 10 were occupied. Of those occupied housing units, 25,423 units (49.7%) were owner-occupied. Countywide, 60.9% of occupied housing units were owner-occupied.
2006 - 2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
- The 2006-2010 ACS showed that of all persons who were age 25 or older, 86.3% had a high school diploma or had some additional education beyond high school, while 32.1% of those high school graduates had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Countywide, 86.4% had a high school diploma or had some additional education, while 28.2% had a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Only 13.7% of all persons who were age 25 or older had not graduated from high school. Countywide, 13.7% of all persons had not graduated from high school.
- The median household income in District 10, at $35,847, was lower than the median income for Cuyahoga County as a whole, which was $43,603.
- In District 10, 24.5% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level. Countywide, 16.4% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level.
- In District 10, 28.2%, of families with children under age 18 had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 19.9%.
- In District 10, 18.2% of all persons age 65 and over had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 10.9%.
District 11

District 11, which encompasses approximately 35 square miles, includes the cities of Beachwood, Euclid, Highland Heights, Lyndhurst, Richmond Heights, and South Euclid. The eastern border of the District is Lake County and the northern boundary is Lake Erie. With a 2010 population of 116,060 persons and a housing unit count of 56,792 units, the District contains 9.1% of the County’s population and 9.1% of the County’s housing units.
Quick facts about District 11:
2010 Decennial Census
- The Census showed that in 2000 the total population of District 11 was 122,833 persons. By 2010, the District’s population had declined by 5.5%, to 116,060 persons.
- District 11 exhibited a 2010 population density of 3,351 persons per square mile. Countywide, the population density was 2,800 persons per square mile.
- For persons reporting one race in the 2010 Census, 60.2% were White, 36.8% were Black or African-American, 2.5% were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 0.6% were Some Other Race.
- Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin (which can be of any race) comprised 1.7% of the population in 2010. Countywide, 4.8% of the population was comprised of persons of Hispanic or Latino origin.
- There were 51,080 households in District 11 in 2010, 58.9% of which were family households. Countywide, 58.7% of all households were family households.
- In 2010, 21.6% of the population in District 11 were under age 18, while 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. Countywide, 22.7% were under age 18, while 15.5% were 65 years of age or older.
- In 2010, 89.9% of the 56,792 housing units located in District 11 were occupied. Of those occupied housing units, 34,208 units (67.0%) were owner-occupied. Countywide, 60.9% of occupied housing units were owner-occupied.
2006 - 2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
- The 2006-2010 ACS showed that of all persons who were age 25 or older, 91.4% had a high school diploma or had some additional education beyond high school, while 34.0% of those high school graduates had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Countywide, 86.4% had a high school diploma or had some additional education, while 28.2% had a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Only 8.6% of all persons who were age 25 or older had not graduated from high school. Countywide, 13.7% of all persons had not graduated from high school.
- The median household income in District 11, at $49,474, was higher than the median income for Cuyahoga County as a whole, which was $43,603.
- In District 11, 9.9% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level. Countywide, 16.4% of all persons had incomes that were below the poverty level.
- In District 11, 10.8%, of families with children under age 18 had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 19.9%.
- In District 11, 8.3% of all persons age 65 and over had incomes that were below the poverty level, in comparison to the countywide rate of 10.9%.
Prepared by the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission, January 2013 http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/census/.
Source: New NEOCANDO, Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development, MSASS, Case Western Reserve University, 2000 and 2010 Censuses, accessed 1/14/2013 and 1/24/2013, http://neocando.case.edu/. For Census information regarding Cleveland Wards, see: http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/2010census/cpc.html.
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