While Cleveland is the 51st largest city in the US, the Combined Statistical Area of Cleveland-Akron-Canton is the 18th largest with 3,730,962 residents (2023.) It is similar in size to Denver-Aurora and Portland-Vancouver-Salem.
Cleveland
Cleveland is referred to as a mid-sized city; however, it was a boomtown in the 1920s (the 5th largest city in the US). At that time, many major industrialists hailed from Cleveland and used their wealth to create world-class amenities that remain among the best in the country today, rivaling the amenities of any large US city.
Cleveland Population
The City of Cleveland has a population of 372,624, making it comparable to Tampa, New Orleans, Honolulu, and Anaheim.
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Population
An MSA is a region that consists of a city and surrounding communities within commuting distance linked by social and economic factors.
The Cleveland, OH MSA has a population of 2,185,251, making it the 34th largest MSA in the US. It is similar in size to Kansas City, Indianapolis, and Nashville.
Population Density
Greater Cleveland is the 16th most densely populated US metropolitan area. The City of Cleveland has 4,703 people per square mile, similar in density to San Diego, Denver, Las Vegas, and Portland. The Cleveland suburb of Lakewood is the region's most densely populated area with 10,208.5 people per square mile.
Land Area
The City of Cleveland is 77.7 square miles and is similar in land area size to Seattle, Baltimore, and Madison (WI).
Downtown from Willow Avenue.
Falls Downtown Fridays in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio
Akron
Downtown Akron Cityscape.
Akron, Ohio, Lock 3.
While not as large as Cleveland, the City of Akron is also a mid-sized city. It is the 5th largest city in Ohio and houses a number of high-tech companies.
Akron Population
Akron has a population of 190,469, comparable to Salt Lake City, Tallahassee, Birmingham (AL), Ft. Lauderdale, and Cary (NC).
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Population
The Akron, OH MSA has a population of 702,219 making it the 85th largest MSA in the US, similar in size to Des Moines, Springfield (MA), and Winston-Salem.
Population Density
Akron has 3,075 people per square mile, similar to Phoenix, San Antonio, and Austin.
Land Area
Akron is 61.93 square miles, similar in land area to Washington, DC, Oakland, and Minneapolis. Photo Credits Preview modal-
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Downtown Cleveland from the mouth of the Cuyahoga River via Depositphotos.com
Downtown from Willow Avenue courtesy of Tom Russell
Falls Fridays, Photo Credit DowntownCF
Akron, Ohio, USA Downtown Cityscape
Akron, Ohio, Courtesy of Lock 3 via Facebook
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