Community Indicator

Cuyahoga County Gross Median Household Income

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About this measure

This measure provides the midpoint value for total household income in Cuyahoga County. Household income for half the county will be above this amount and half will be below. This measure takes into account gross annual income, which is the full yearly income before any taxes or deductions are removed.

Data are reported by the Cuyahoga County Office of Innovation and Performance on an annual basis.
Why is this important?

Household income is a general measure of the economic health of Cuyahoga County. 
Related Key Government Measures

This is a community indicator measure. It is provided to show an understanding of overall community health. The County government does not directly control the outcome of this measure; however, a number of programs and initiatives the County is undertaking can have an impact. Related government measures include:

  1. Investment in Business Attraction, Growth, and Retention
  2. SkillUp Business Advisory Services
Data Source

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates  (Month of Update: September, 1-year lag). Details on the United States Census Bureau, American Community Survey race and ethnicity standards can be found here.  

Data table abbreviated due to number of measures.  See Attachments for full data table.  

In Q4-20 Cuyahoga County began reporting Cuyahoga Performance data by race and ethnicity when available.  The Cuyahoga County Gross Median Household Income page has been updated to report Cuyahoga County Gross Median Household Income by race and ethnicity.
Gross Median Household Income - Annual Performance
Gross Median Household Income (by Year)
Bar chart with 7 data series.
Bar chart shows gross median household income in Cuyahoga County by race and ethnicity by calendar year. See data table for details.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Median Household Income (Thousands of Dollars). Range: 0 to 100.
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Community Indicator
Gross Median Household Income - Comparative Analysis
Comparative Analysis: Cuyahoga County Gross Median Household Income
Gross Median Household Income (Comparative Analysis)
Bar chart with 9 data series.
Bar chart shows 2019 gross median household income in comparative counties. Cuyahoga: $52,423 Allegheny: $64,871 Franklin: $64,713 Montgomery: $54,537 Hillsborough: $61,154 Hamilton: $60,198 Lucas: $49,448 Marion: $50,458 Summit: $57,364
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Range: 0 to 75000.
End of interactive chart.
Attachments
  • CuyahogaCountyCuyahogaCountyGrossMedianHouseholdIncomeDataTable.xlsx
Measure Data
Last Calculated 2 days ago
Period Status Gross Median Household Income Black White Asian Some other race Two or more races Hispanic or Latino
2015 Community Indicator $ 45.28 $ 28.82 $ 55.75 $ 69.56 $ 32.61 $ 46.38 $ 35.15
2016 Community Indicator $ 46.60 $ 28.84 $ 57.01 $ 75.80 $ 27.14 $ 35.50 $ 37.01
2017 Community Indicator $ 46.78 $ 29.54 $ 60.13 $ 61.24 $ 33.98 $ 35.47 $ 31.61
2018 Community Indicator $ 49.91 $ 29.89 $ 62.57 $ 65.86 $ 32.25 $ 38.95 $ 34.47
2019 Community Indicator $ 52.42 $ 33.57 $ 62.70 $ 71.43 $ 22.49 $ 45.12 $ 31.06
2020 Community Indicator
2021 Not Defined