Cleveland, OH population by race
The table below shows Cleveland's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141,746 | 38.27% |
| Black or African American | 172,571 | 46.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,557 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 9,097 | 2.46% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 172 | 0.05% |
| Some other race | 14,716 | 3.97% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 30,506 | 8.24% |
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Cleveland population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Cleveland has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Cleveland's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Cleveland population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 38.27% are white, 46.59% are Black or African American, 0.42% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.46% are Asian, 0.05% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 3.97% are some other race and 8.24% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Cleveland, OH population by race.
The largest racial group in Cleveland is Black or African American with a population of 172,571 (46.59% of the total population).
Cleveland 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Cleveland is Black or African American with a population of 172,571 (46.59% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 30,506 (8.24% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Cleveland, OH
By ethnicity, 46,349 (12.51% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 324,016 (87.49% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Cleveland, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 169,520 (52.32% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Cleveland, OH Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Cleveland's Non-Hispanic population.
Cleveland Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 127,465 | 39.34% |
| Black or African American alone | 169,520 | 52.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 412 | 0.13% |
| Asian alone | 8,775 | 2.71% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 60 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 1,781 | 0.55% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 16,003 | 4.94% |
Among the Hispanic population in Cleveland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 33,005 (71.21% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Cleveland, OH Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Cleveland's Hispanic population.
Cleveland Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 5,718 | 12.34% |
| Puerto Rican | 33,005 | 71.21% |
| Cuban | 785 | 1.69% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6,841 | 14.76% |
Things to know
What percentage of Cleveland, OH is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 12.51% of Cleveland population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Cleveland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 33,005 (71.21% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Cleveland, OH have?
Cleveland, OH has 172,571 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 46.59% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Cleveland is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Cleveland, OH?
With 87.49% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Cleveland.
That being said, with a 38.27% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Cleveland.
What is the majority race in Cleveland, OH?
With a population of 172,571 (46.59% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Cleveland.
Whites are second largest race in Cleveland, with 38.27% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
