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Cleveland

Alabama · 1,245 residents · 7.85 sq mi
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Cleveland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,798. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,245
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,241 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
159 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 158 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+9%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6979321K1K2K1990201020202024Cleveland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,798
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,037 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,480
+21%since 2000
from $16,857 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+8%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cleveland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(1,030)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(196)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.7%(419)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(901)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(295)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other6.4%(80)
Diversity Score56.7%(706)
Diversity Score
57
+68%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cleveland, Alabama?

Cleveland, Alabama has about 1,245 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cleveland, Alabama?

The typical household in Cleveland, Alabama earns about $44,798 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cleveland, Alabama expensive?

In Cleveland, Alabama, the median home is worth about $96,900, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Cleveland, Alabama?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cleveland, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cleveland, Alabama?

About 5.7% of people in Cleveland, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cleveland, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Cleveland, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 470 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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