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Cleveland

North Carolina · 846 residents · 1.535 sq mi
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Cleveland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $137,100. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
846
+5%since 2000
from 808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
551 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+20%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6688259821K1K1990201020202024Cleveland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,456 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,376
+30%since 2000
from $16,381 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+17%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cleveland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(538)
Black30.1%(243)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55%(444)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(527)
Black22.6%(191)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(57)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score60%(507)
Diversity Score
60
+9%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+85%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cleveland, North Carolina?

Cleveland, North Carolina has about 846 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cleveland, North Carolina?

The typical household in Cleveland, North Carolina earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cleveland, North Carolina expensive?

In Cleveland, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $137,100, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Cleveland, North Carolina?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cleveland, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cleveland, North Carolina?

About 20.7% of people in Cleveland, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cleveland, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cleveland, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 126 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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