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Cleveland

Tennessee · 47,356 residents · 31.11 sq mi
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Cleveland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,542. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% 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
47,356
+27%since 2000
from 37,192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,522 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+6%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K34K40K45K51K1990201020202024Cleveland
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,542
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,098 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,561
+40%since 2000
from $18,316 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
54.3% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+23%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cleveland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(32,611)
Black7%(2,588)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,066)
Asian1%(355)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.1%(9,346)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(34,214)
Black8%(3,779)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(5,608)
Asian1.7%(825)
Other3.4%(1,609)
Diversity Score53.1%(25,129)
Diversity Score
53
+111%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cleveland, Tennessee?

Cleveland, Tennessee has about 47,356 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cleveland, Tennessee?

The typical household in Cleveland, Tennessee earns about $44,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cleveland, Tennessee expensive?

In Cleveland, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $175,100, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Cleveland, Tennessee?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cleveland, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cleveland, Tennessee?

About 20.4% of people in Cleveland, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cleveland, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Cleveland, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,023 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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

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