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Cleveland

Texas · 7,471 residents · 18.799 sq mi
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Cleveland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,456. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,500. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,471
−2%since 2000
from 7,605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
397 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 405 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+10%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Cleveland
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,456
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,164 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,867
+61%since 2000
from $13,562 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
49.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cleveland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(3,842)
Black27%(2,055)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(1,560)
Asian0.6%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.4%(5,887)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(3,109)
Black21.4%(1,599)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(2,409)
Asian1%(76)
Other1.3%(98)
Diversity Score82.6%(6,169)
Diversity Score
83
+7%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.8%
−52.8 ptssince 2013
from 69.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cleveland, Texas?

Cleveland, Texas has about 7,471 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cleveland, Texas?

The typical household in Cleveland, Texas earns about $42,456 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cleveland, Texas expensive?

In Cleveland, Texas, the median home is worth about $96,500, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Cleveland, Texas?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cleveland, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cleveland, Texas?

About 10.6% of people in Cleveland, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cleveland, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cleveland, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 347 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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