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Population increases for third consecutive year in Cleveland

Exurban communities drive population growth
Lorain County leads the Northeast Ohio region in terms of population growth, supported by an affordable housing market. (CoStar)
Lorain County leads the Northeast Ohio region in terms of population growth, supported by an affordable housing market. (CoStar)
CoStar Analytics
April 2, 2026 | 6:44 P.M.

Cleveland’s population grew by roughly 2,500 people in 2025, according to the latest Census Bureau data, but the modest increase underscores how slowly the region is rebounding from pandemic-era declines.

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