Cleveland Population

1900–2026

9,911

2026 projection

11.5% since 2020 (decrease)

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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.
20269,911-2272.24%
202510,138-1051.03%
202410,243-1191.15%
202310,362-2162.04%
202210,578-2832.61%
202110,861-3383.02%
202011,199-1641.44%
201911,363-1871.62%
201811,550-2632.23%
201711,813-3432.82%

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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 has a population change lower than Bolivar County, Mississippi, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Mississippi−0.1%
  • Bolivar County−8.4%
  • Cleveland−9.1%

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

35.7median age

Median age

Female35.7 yrs
Male35.6 yrs

Adults

8,161
1,801 seniors (65+) · 22% of adults6,360 other adults

Sex

Female 51.3% · 5,453Male 48.7% · 5,170

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 106 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

$44,074median household income

Median household income

$44,074

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$46,204

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

29.3%

About 1 in 3 residents

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

Cleveland Marital Status

28% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married28%32%24%
Never married47%50%45%
Divorced14%13%15%
Widowed8%3%13%
Separated3%2%3%

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