Euclid
cityEuclid, Ohio, is a city located in Cuyahoga County on the southern shore of Lake Erie, serving as an inner-ring suburb of Cleveland. With a population of approximately 47,838 in 2026, Euclid is the fourth-largest city in Cuyahoga County. Originally part of Euclid Township, the area was mapped in 1796 and named after the Greek mathematician Euclid of Alexandria. Euclid has a diverse economy with key industries including healthcare, retail trade, and manufacturing. Lincoln Electric, a major manufacturer of welding equipment, has its headquarters and main plant located in Euclid. The city played a significant role in industrial development in the early 20th century and continues to adapt its industrial base. Euclid is notable for its historical significance, including the landmark 1926 U.S. Supreme Court case *Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co.*, which established the constitutionality of zoning ordinances. The city is also known as the place where Charles F. Brush created the Arc Lamp in 1876 and where the cordless telephone was invented in 1969. Euclid offers a variety of recreational activities, access to Lake Erie, and ongoing efforts to improve quality of life through waterfront development and community programs.
Euclid, Ohio
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 39-25704
- Country
- United States
- County
- Cuyahoga
- Region
- Northeastern Ohio
- Elevation
- 617 ft
- Total Area
- 11.48 sq mi
- Land Area
- 10.66 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.83 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.59556
- Longitude
- -81.51917
- Climate
- Lake Erie moderates the city's climate, keeping temperatures generally cooler in summer and warmer in winter, with occasional heavy "lake effect" winter snows.
- Notable Features
- Lake Erie
- Neighboring Areas
- Cleveland · South Euclid · Richmond Heights · Willowick · Wickliffe · Willoughby Hills
- Population (2020)
- 49,692
- Est. Population (2026)
- 47,838
- Median Age
- 40.2
- Median Income
- $50,285
- Poverty Rate
- 16.63%
- Family Households
- 50.8%
- Owner-Occupied
- 46.4%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- Euclid has a diverse population with a significant African American community. The racial composition includes approximately 66.95% Black or African American, 26.51% White, and smaller percentages for other races, Asian, Native American, and multiracial populations.
- Government Type
- Mayor-Council
- Governing Body
- City Council
- School District
- Euclid City School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Senior Programs · Library
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.4%
- Economic Profile
- Residential · Suburban · Industrial
- Employment Sectors
- Health Care & Social Assistance · Retail Trade · Manufacturing
- Major Employers
- Lincoln Electric Company
- Schools
- 9
- Students
- 5,000
- Teachers
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- School Districts
- Euclid City School District
- Colleges & Universities
- Cleveland Clinic Health System-School of Diagnostic Imaging
- Transportation
- Interstate 90 · U.S. Route 20 · State Routes 2, 175, and 283 · Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) bus line · CSX and Norfolk Southern Railway
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Municipal power · Fiber/broadband
- Major Facilities
- C.E. Orr Ice Arena · Euclid Public Library
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Euclid Creek Reservation · Memorial Park · Sims Park
- Parks & Trails
- Euclid Waterfront Improvement Project Trail · Euclid Creek Park · City Parks
- Founded
- 1796
- Incorporated
- 1903 (village), 1930 (city)
- Named After
- Euclid of Alexandria, the ancient Greek mathematician
- Historical Significance
- Euclid played a vital role in early industrial development and legal history, particularly concerning zoning regulations. It has evolved from an agricultural area to an industrial center and is now a diverse suburban community.
- Key Events
- Settled in 1797 as part of the Connecticut Western Reserve · Incorporated as a village in 1903 and as a city in 1930 · Charles F. Brush invented the Arc Lamp in 1876 · The U.S. Supreme Court case *Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co.* in 1926 established the constitutionality of zoning · George Sweigert invented the cordless telephone in 1969
