Cleveland Population

2010–2026

1,266

2026 projection

1.7% since 2020 (increase)

02004006008001K1.2K1.4K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Cleveland. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,266+40.32%
20251,262+60.48%
20241,256+70.56%
20231,249+50.40%
20221,244+80.65%
20211,236-90.72%
20201,245-70.56%
20191,252-40.32%
20181,256-90.71%
20171,26500.00%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Cleveland is growing faster than Blount County, and slower than Alabama and the U.S.

  • Alabama+3.2%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Cleveland+2.0%
  • Blount County+1.8%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Cleveland Demographics

43.1median age

Median age

Female41.7 yrs
Male43.3 yrs

Adults

868
174 seniors (65+) · 20% of adults694 other adults

Sex

Female 49.5% · 585Male 50.5% · 597

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 12 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Cleveland Income

$71,328median household income

Median household income

$71,328

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$48,194

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

4%

About 1 in 25 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Cleveland Marital Status

54% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married54%57%50%
Never married26%26%25%
Divorced14%17%12%
Widowed6%0%11%
Separated1%0%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201