State
County
Land Area (mi²)
27.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,699.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.59% (269)
Growth Since 2010
11.52% (4,757)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Cleveland, Tennessee Population 2021
46,042
Cleveland is a city located in Bradley County Tennessee. It is also the county seat of Bradley County. With a 2020 population of 46,042, it is the 17th largest city in Tennessee and the 858th largest city in the United States . Cleveland is currently growing at a rate of 0.59% annually and its population has increased by 11.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 41,285 in 2010. Cleveland reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 27 miles, Cleveland has a population density of 1,699 people per square mile.
The average household income in Cleveland is $66,984 with a poverty rate of 19.52%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $768 per month, and the median house value is $171,500. The median age in Cleveland is 35.3 years, 33.2 years for males, and 37 years for females.
Cleveland Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clevelandwas:
- White: 83.61%
- Black or African American: 8.08%
- Other race: 3.90%
- Asian: 2.28%
- Two or more races: 1.96%
- Native American: 0.15%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
The current population of Cleveland, Tennessee is 46,042 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 45,504.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 41,285.
Cleveland, Tennessee Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 126,890 | 974 | 0.77% |
| 2020 | 125,916 | 974 | 0.77% |
| 2019 | 124,942 | 974 | 0.78% |
| 2018 | 123,968 | 1,788 | 1.44% |
| 2017 | 122,180 | 996 | 0.82% |
| 2016 | 121,184 | 641 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 120,543 | 1,088 | 0.90% |
| 2014 | 119,455 | 1,045 | 0.87% |
| 2013 | 118,410 | 737 | 0.62% |
| 2012 | 117,673 | 1,104 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 116,569 | 673 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 115,896 | 0.00% |
Cleveland Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,287 | 83.61% |
| Black or African American | 3,604 | 8.08% |
| Some Other Race | 1,740 | 3.90% |
| Asian | 1,016 | 2.28% |
| Two or More Races | 874 | 1.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 68 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.01% |
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Cleveland Population by Race
Cleveland Population Pyramid $2021
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Cleveland Population by Age
Cleveland Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,669 | 2.49 | 47.7 |
| Married | 7,101 | 3.22 | 65 |
| Non Family | 6,664 | 1.3 | 35.1 |
| Female | 2,028 | 3.37 | 29.9 |
| Male | 876 | 3.56 | 44.5 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
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Cleveland Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,743 | 6.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,613 | 9.11% |
| High School Graduate | 8,313 | 28.99% |
| Some College | 6,708 | 23.39% |
| Associates Degree | 2,141 | 7.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,438 | 15.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,724 | 9.50% |
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Cleveland Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Cleveland Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,231 | 20,412 | 6,212 |
| Hispanic | 2,492 | 1,527 | 324 |
| Black | 2,011 | 1,752 | 277 |
| Other Race | 888 | 444 | 235 |
| Asian | 511 | 327 | 115 |
| 2+ Races | 306 | 181 | 96 |
| Native American | 31 | 27 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.87%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 31.37%.
Cleveland Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,940
Average Earnings
$37,207
Average Male
$26,899
Average Female
Cleveland Earnings by Educational Attainment
Cleveland Language by Age
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Cleveland Language
86.80% of Cleveland residents speak only English, while 13.20% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.09% of the population.
Cleveland Language
Cleveland Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,197 | 5,634 | 18.06% |
| Hispanic | 4,767 | 1,367 | 28.68% |
| Black | 3,396 | 678 | 19.96% |
| Other | 1,691 | 456 | 26.97% |
| Multiple | 734 | 244 | 33.24% |
| Asian | 980 | 74 | 7.55% |
19.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.84%
Male Poverty Rate
22.02%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cleveland
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cleveland is Multiple, with 33.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cleveland is Asian, with 7.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.30%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.00%.
Cleveland Poverty
Cleveland Poverty Rate by Education
Cleveland Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Cleveland Married by Age and Sex
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Cleveland Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Cleveland Marital Status by Race
Cleveland Marital Status
Cleveland Veterans by War
Cleveland Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,287 | 7.63% |
| Black | 125 | 4.87% |
| Hispanic | 99 | 3.20% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 9.60% |
| Asian | 21 | 2.64% |
Cleveland Veterans by Race
Cleveland Veterans by Education
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16.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
Cleveland Veterans by Education
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60.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Cleveland Employment by Age
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Cleveland Employment by Race
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Cleveland Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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50.87%
Born in Cleveland
90.65%
Native Born
9.35%
Foreign Born
6.86%
Non Citizen
2.49%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.65% of Cleveland residents were born in the United States, with 50.87% having been born in Tennessee. 6.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Cleveland Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 46,042 | 269 | 0.59% |
| 2020 | 45,773 | 269 | 0.59% |
| 2019 | 45,504 | 269 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 45,235 | 718 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 44,517 | 420 | 0.95% |
| 2016 | 44,097 | 520 | 1.19% |
| 2015 | 43,577 | 615 | 1.43% |
| 2014 | 42,962 | 335 | 0.79% |
| 2013 | 42,627 | 285 | 0.67% |
| 2012 | 42,342 | 485 | 1.16% |
| 2011 | 41,857 | 536 | 1.30% |
| 2010 | 41,321 | 4,129 | 1.06% |
| 2000 | 37,192 | 6,838 | 2.05% |
| 1990 | 30,354 | 3,939 | 1.40% |
| 1980 | 26,415 | 4,969 | 2.11% |
| 1970 | 21,446 | 5,250 | 2.85% |
| 1960 | 16,196 | 3,591 | 2.54% |
| 1950 | 12,605 | 1,254 | 1.05% |
| 1940 | 11,351 | 2,215 | 2.19% |
| 1930 | 9,136 | 2,614 | 3.43% |
| 1920 | 6,522 | 973 | 1.63% |
| 1910 | 5,549 | 1,691 | 3.70% |
| 1900 | 3,858 | 995 | 3.03% |
| 1890 | 2,863 | 0.00% |