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| According to the U.S. Census of 2000, the population of Cleveland is 478,403 people, making it the second largest city in Ohio and the thirty-third most populous city in the United States. The following charts give a breakdown of specific sub-groups within Cleveland's population. Click on each graph to view a larger version of it.
Why does the data from the second chart equal 105%? If your mental math was good, you noticed that adding together the previous data results in a total sum of 105% of the population. What's going on here? The reason for this discrepancy is due to the manner in which the U.S. Census Bureau describes a particular ethnic group. Of the groups previously listed, all have a corresponding category listed along with the census. The exception is the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity; the federal government has made a distinction between Hispanic origin and being a particular race. To further explain this issue, refer to the U.S. Census Bureau website regarding this subject. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Where do these different ethnic subgroups live within Cleveland? The following maps indicate the density of Cleveland's different minority groups within specific city districts. Click on each map to view a larger version of it.
BLACK WHITE HISPANIC ASIAN INDIAN Clearly, the east side of Cleveland is dominated by the black population, while the south and east sectors of Cleveland are dominated by the white population. Hispanics as well as American Indian and Alaska natives mainly reside in the center of the city. Asians have a small sector on the north side of the city. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
How does the age distribution compare among the different ethnic groups? Below, the chart shows the proportion of people below the age of 18, people ages 18-64, and people ages 65 and higher. Both blacks and Hispanics have a young population in comparison to the national average, and people of Asian ethnicity have a much larger proportion of its population ages 18-64 than the national average.
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How does educational attainment compare among the different ethnic groups? The following chart breaks down the percentages of both high school graduates and those who have received their bachelor's degree among Cleveland's different ethnic groups. Note how each ethnic group falls below the national average of high school graduates and bachelor's degree holders, with the notable exception of Asian achievement in regards to earning at least a bachelor's degree.
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How does the economic status compare among the different ethnic groups? Like educational attainment, the overall economic status of Cleveland also lags behind the national average in both income per capita and the number of individuals who live below the poverty level. The following charts are based on 1999 income figures, as found on the American FactFinder website for Cleveland. Click on each map to enlarge it.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Data (including maps) gathered from Geostat Center and American FactFinder
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Political Science 350: Group and Minority Politics
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