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Cleveland

Georgia · 3,514 residents · 3.876 sq mi
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Cleveland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,679. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 84% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,000. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,514
+84%since 2000
from 1,907 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
907 / sq mi
+84%since 2000
from 492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.4
−8%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Cleveland
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,679
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,949 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,892
+34%since 2000
from $14,801 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
54.7% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+30%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(1,632)
Black10.7%(204)
Hispanic / Latino2%(38)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.3%(558)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(2,792)
Black7.5%(262)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(179)
Asian0.9%(31)
Other4%(140)
Diversity Score39.6%(1,392)
Diversity Score
40
+35%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+22%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.8%
−53.1 ptssince 2013
from 69.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cleveland, Georgia?

Cleveland, Georgia has about 3,514 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cleveland, Georgia?

The typical household in Cleveland, Georgia earns about $51,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cleveland, Georgia expensive?

In Cleveland, Georgia, the median home is worth about $192,000, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Cleveland, Georgia?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cleveland, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cleveland, Georgia?

About 21.4% of people in Cleveland, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cleveland, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cleveland, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,864 residents, a change of about 113 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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