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East Cleveland

Tennessee · 1,608 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 $21,250. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,500. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,608
−7%since 2000
from 1,729 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,289 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024East Cleveland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,250
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,610 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,130
−24%since 2000
from $10,649 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade48.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.7%
−33.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
53.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(1,410)
Black6.2%(100)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(62)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other2.2%(36)
Diversity Score28.5%(458)
Diversity Score
29
+80%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
42.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
−1%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.2%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Cleveland, Tennessee?

East Cleveland, Tennessee has about 1,608 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Cleveland, Tennessee earns about $21,250 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 $47,500, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in East Cleveland, Tennessee?

About 1.7% 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 30.7% of people in East Cleveland, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Cleveland, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, East Cleveland, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 416 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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