East Cleveland, OH Demographics

A map of East Cleveland's Population by Race

East Cleveland, Ohio has an estimated population of 13,534, a slight decrease from the 13,792 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.3% Black, 8.1% White, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Cleveland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Cleveland has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Cleveland, that probability was 19.9% in 2020 and 23.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Cleveland is ranked the 135th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Cleveland was ranked the 135th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Cleveland's White Population

1,094 residents of East Cleveland, or 8.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Cleveland is significantly lower than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. East Cleveland ranks 1263rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Cleveland's White population has grown by an estimated 73.7%. White residents' share of East Cleveland's population has increased from 4.6% to 8.1%.

East Cleveland is less White than neighboring Cleveland Heights (45.8% White), Bratenahl (73.1% White), South Euclid (40.1% White), University Heights (69.6% White), and Shaker Heights (53.4% White).

East Cleveland's Black Population

11,809 residents of East Cleveland, or 87.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Cleveland is significantly higher than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. East Cleveland ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Cleveland's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Black residents' share of East Cleveland's population has decreased from 89.3% to 87.3%.

East Cleveland is more Black than neighboring Cleveland Heights (39.7% Black), Bratenahl (13.4% Black), South Euclid (51.6% Black), University Heights (20.6% Black), and Shaker Heights (32.9% Black).

East Cleveland's Asian Population

128 residents of East Cleveland, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Cleveland is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. East Cleveland ranks 665th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Cleveland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 190.9%. Asian residents' share of East Cleveland's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

East Cleveland is less Asian than neighboring Cleveland Heights (6% Asian), Bratenahl (2.5% Asian), South Euclid (2.1% Asian), University Heights (1.9% Asian), and Shaker Heights (3.8% Asian).

East Cleveland's Hispanic Population

169 residents of East Cleveland, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Cleveland is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Cleveland ranks 751st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Cleveland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 26.5%. Hispanic residents' share of East Cleveland's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.2%.

East Cleveland is less Hispanic than neighboring Cleveland Heights (3.3% Hispanic), Bratenahl (2.8% Hispanic), South Euclid (2.6% Hispanic), University Heights (2.6% Hispanic), and Shaker Heights (4.3% Hispanic).

East Cleveland's Native American/Other Population

107 residents of East Cleveland, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Cleveland is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. East Cleveland ranks 290th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Cleveland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Cleveland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

East Cleveland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bratenahl (0% Native American/Other). East Cleveland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cleveland Heights (1.3% Native American/Other), University Heights (1.7% Native American/Other), and Shaker Heights (1% Native American/Other).

East Cleveland's Multiracial Population

227 residents of East Cleveland, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Cleveland is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. East Cleveland ranks 807th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Cleveland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.1%. Multiracial residents' share of East Cleveland's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.7%.

East Cleveland is less Multiracial than neighboring Cleveland Heights (3.9% Multiracial), Bratenahl (8.1% Multiracial), South Euclid (2.7% Multiracial), University Heights (3.6% Multiracial), and Shaker Heights (4.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.