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East Cleveland

Tennessee · 1,725 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 $27,259. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,800. The poverty rate of 35.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% 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
1,725
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,729 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
35.4
+1%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024East Cleveland
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.3%(144)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(101)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.7%(99)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.1%(122)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.4%(128)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.9%(257)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.4%(231)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.5%(215)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.3%(212)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.6%(131)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.7%(63)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.3%(22)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,259
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,610 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,477
+8%since 2000
from $10,649 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
62.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−5%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in East Cleveland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,580)
Black5.3%(91)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(22)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(1,269)
Black6.7%(115)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(206)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.7%(197)
Guatemalan0.4%(11)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.4%(61)
Ancestry
Irish13.7%(350)
American13.2%(337)
English12.6%(321)
German11.5%(295)
Italian4.2%(107)
West Indian4.2%(107)
Czech3.6%(91)
Scottish3.4%(87)
French2%(50)
Polish1.1%(29)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
+31.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 25.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.6%
−57.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.7%(310)
Married32.7%(269)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced29.6%(244)
Women 15+
Never married18.6%(131)
Married50.4%(356)
Widowed3.1%(22)
Divorced27.9%(197)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Cleveland, Tennessee?

East Cleveland, Tennessee has about 1,725 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Cleveland, Tennessee earns about $27,259 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 $73,800, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in East Cleveland, Tennessee?

About 2.6% 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 35.6% 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 533 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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