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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Cleveland

Tennessee · 1,192 residents · 1.247 sq mi
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East Cleveland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,932. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 537 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,100. The poverty rate of 35.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,192
−31%vs 2000
vs 1,729 in 2000
1990 – 2024
956 / sq mi
−31%vs 2000
vs 1,387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.1
−17%vs 2000
vs 34.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024East Cleveland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$11,932
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,610 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,407
−30%vs 2000
vs $10,649 in 2000
US average: $14,340
35.2%
+8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$28,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$291
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $358 in 2000
US average: $450
61.1%
+5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.1% in 2000
38.9% rent
2.4
+24%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,580)
Black5.3%(91)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(22)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.9%(274)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,084)
Black7.6%(90)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(18)
Diversity Score25.1%(299)
25
+58%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.2%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
35.7%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
+31%vs 2000
vs 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in East Cleveland, Tennessee?

East Cleveland, Tennessee has about 1,192 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in East Cleveland, Tennessee?

The typical household in East Cleveland, Tennessee earns about $11,932 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Cleveland, Tennessee expensive?

In East Cleveland, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $28,100, and the typical rent is about $291 a month.

How educated are people in East Cleveland, Tennessee?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in East Cleveland, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Cleveland, Tennessee?

About 35.2% of people in East Cleveland, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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