South Euclid, OH Demographics

A map of South Euclid's Population by Race

South Euclid, Ohio has an estimated population of 21,534, a slight decrease from the 21,883 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.6% Black, 40.1% White, 2.7% Multiracial, 2.6% Hispanic, 2.1% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Euclid, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Euclid has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 South Euclid, that probability was 57.6% in 2020 and 57.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Euclid is ranked the 78th 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). South Euclid was ranked the 78th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Euclid's White Population

8,643 residents of South Euclid, or 40.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Euclid is significantly lower than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. South Euclid ranks 1239th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Euclid's White population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of South Euclid's population has increased from 37.4% to 40.1%.

South Euclid is more White than neighboring Richmond Heights (28.8% White). South Euclid is less White than neighboring University Heights (69.6% White), Lyndhurst (77.7% White), Cleveland Heights (45.8% White), and Beachwood (73.9% White).

South Euclid's Black Population

11,107 residents of South Euclid, or 51.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Euclid is significantly higher than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. South Euclid ranks 25th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Euclid's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Black residents' share of South Euclid's population has decreased from 53.0% to 51.6%.

South Euclid is more Black than neighboring University Heights (20.6% Black), Lyndhurst (12.4% Black), Cleveland Heights (39.7% Black), and Beachwood (10.1% Black). South Euclid is less Black than neighboring Richmond Heights (64% Black).

South Euclid's Asian Population

447 residents of South Euclid, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Euclid is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. South Euclid ranks 197th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Euclid's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. Asian residents' share of South Euclid's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

South Euclid is more Asian than neighboring University Heights (1.9% Asian), Lyndhurst (1.8% Asian), and Richmond Heights (1.8% Asian). South Euclid is less Asian than neighboring Cleveland Heights (6% Asian), and Beachwood (9.3% Asian).

South Euclid's Hispanic Population

566 residents of South Euclid, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Euclid is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. South Euclid ranks 340th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Euclid's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.5%. Hispanic residents' share of South Euclid's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.6%.

South Euclid is more Hispanic than neighboring Richmond Heights (1.5% Hispanic), and Beachwood (1.7% Hispanic). South Euclid is less Hispanic than neighboring Lyndhurst (4.5% Hispanic), and Cleveland Heights (3.3% Hispanic).

South Euclid's Native American/Other Population

182 residents of South Euclid, 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 South Euclid is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. South Euclid ranks 240th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Euclid's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Euclid's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

South Euclid is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lyndhurst (0.6% Native American/Other), and Beachwood (0.1% Native American/Other). South Euclid is less Native American/Other than neighboring University Heights (1.7% Native American/Other), Cleveland Heights (1.3% Native American/Other), and Richmond Heights (1% Native American/Other).

South Euclid's Multiracial Population

589 residents of South Euclid, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Euclid is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. South Euclid ranks 698th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Euclid's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.1%. Multiracial residents' share of South Euclid's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.7%.

South Euclid is less Multiracial than neighboring University Heights (3.6% Multiracial), Lyndhurst (3% Multiracial), Cleveland Heights (3.9% Multiracial), Richmond Heights (2.9% Multiracial), and Beachwood (4.9% 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.