This year’s publication provides data on demographics, housing, transportation, health and more across Cuyahoga County

CUYAHOAGA COUNTY, OH – The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission has released Our Communities 2026, the latest publication in its Data Book series, providing valuable insights and information about Cuyahoga County and its communities.

“At County Planning, we are committed to providing transparent, high‑quality data that supports informed decision‑making,” said Mary Cierebiej,  Executive Director of the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission. “The 2026 Data Book continues that commitment by offering a detailed, user‑friendly resource for our partners working to strengthen communities across Cuyahoga County.”

The Data Book series assists local communities by providing recent, regularly updated data in an easily accessible format. The 2026 edition includes information for every city, village, and township in Cuyahoga County and covers 62 indicators across six categories.

• Demographics: Information about populations, including size, density, age, race and ethnicity, and households.
• Economy: Figures on employment, income, education, and the workforce.
• Housing: Data about the number, types, and age of existing housing, as well as sales, rents, and occupancy.
• Land Use: Information on land usage, zoning, greenspaces, and building density.
• Transportation: Details about commuting, vehicle ownership, public transit, multi-modal travel options, and vehicle crashes.
• Health: Information on health conditions and health risks.

The 2026 edition features seven new indicators, while existing indicators have been refreshed with the latest available data. Each indicator is presented through maps and community-level data to help local governments, community organizations, and residents better understand the composition of Cuyahoga County and make good decisions about future planning, programming, and funding based on current data.

Information in Our Communities was compiled from a variety of sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Ohio Department of Transportation, the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission’s Information and Research section, and local data providers.

To learn more about the County Planning Commission’s Data Book series, visit countyplanning.us/databook.