What are the demographics of East Cleveland, Ohio?

As of the census of 2000, there were 27,217 people, 11,210 households, and 6,423 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,379.0/km sq (8,761.8/mi sq). There were 13,491 housing units at an average density of 1,674.9/km sq (4,343.1/mi sq). The racial makeup of the city was 4.56% White, 93.39% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from Race (United States Census)other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.

There were 11,210 households out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 21.2% were Marriagemarried couples living together, 30.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 79.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,542, and the median income for a family was $26,053. Males had a median income of $26,123 versus $21,960 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,602. About 28.0% of families and 32.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.5% of those under age 18 and 22.5% of those age 65 or over.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Cleveland%2C_Ohio

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