Cleveland is a city located in Bradley County Tennessee. Cleveland has a 2024 population of 49,475. It is also the county seat of Bradley County. Cleveland is currently growing at a rate of 0.79% annually and its population has increased by 3.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,918 in 2020.
The average household income in Cleveland is $75,777 with a poverty rate of 17.3%. The median age in Cleveland is 34.5 years: 33 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cleveland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,761 | 79.12% |
| Black or African American | 4,037 | 8.46% |
| Other race | 2,546 | 5.33% |
| Two or more races | 2,463 | 5.16% |
| Asian | 869 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,801 | 2.51 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Married | 7,277 | 3.23 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Non Family | 6,809 | 1.26 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Female | 2,547 | 3.45 | 27.8 | 72.2 |
| Male | 1,168 | 3.21 | 33 | 67 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
50.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,303 | 7.64% |
| Associates Degree | 2,305 | 7.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,359 | 17.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,927 | 13.02% |
| High School Graduate | 7,926 | 26.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,419 | 4.7% |
| Some College | 6,923 | 22.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,122 | 21,737 | 7,752 |
| Black | 2,271 | 2,016 | 589 |
| Hispanic | 2,222 | 1,496 | 228 |
| Other Race | 1,191 | 693 | 303 |
| 2+ Races | 877 | 761 | 123 |
| Asian | 708 | 544 | 408 |
| Native American | 40 | 40 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,736 | $47,448 | $40,276 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,795 | $70,096 | $60,174 |
| High School Graduate | $32,521 | $37,128 | $25,057 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,299 | $29,497 | $20,436 |
| Overall | $37,835 | $42,330 | $33,611 |
| Some College | $36,181 | $41,223 | $29,366 |
$37,835
Average Earnings
$42,330
Average Male
$33,611
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.61% of Cleveland residents speak only English, while 11.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,448 | 5,655 | 16.91% |
| Black | 3,799 | 773 | 20.35% |
| Hispanic | 4,347 | 712 | 16.38% |
| Other | 2,526 | 551 | 21.81% |
| Multiple | 2,229 | 497 | 22.3% |
| Asian | 833 | 55 | 6.6% |
| Native | 49 | 3 | 6.12% |
17.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.66%
Male Poverty Rate
19.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cleveland is Multiple, with 22.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cleveland is Native, with 6.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.82% |
| High School | 15.66% |
| Some College | 14.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.72% |
| Female Employed | 12.9% |
| Male Employed | 7.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,141 | $92,676 |
| Households | $52,468 | $75,777 |
| Married Families | $93,690 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,635 | $44,094 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,565
Number of Veterans
2,312
Male Veterans
253
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 779 |
| Vietnam | 686 |
| First Gulf War | 537 |
| Korea | 86 |
| World War II | 48 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 658 |
| 35 to 54 | 593 |
| 55 to 64 | 589 |
| 18 to 34 | 383 |
| 75+ | 342 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,064 | 6.75% |
| Black | 256 | 8.94% |
| Hispanic | 121 | 4.19% |
| Other Race | 87 | 4.98% |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 6.63% |
| Asian | 76 | 10.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.99%
Born in Cleveland
92.72%
Native Born
7.28%
Foreign Born
4.08%
Non Citizen
3.2%
Naturalized
92.72% of Cleveland residents were born in the United States, with 52.99% having been born in Tennessee. 4.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 51,422 | 390 | 0.76% |
| 2028 | 51,032 | 389 | 0.77% |
| 2027 | 50,643 | 389 | 0.77% |
| 2026 | 50,254 | 390 | 0.78% |
| 2025 | 49,864 | 389 | 0.79% |
| 2024 | 49,475 | 389 | 0.79% |
| 2023 | 49,086 | 579 | 1.19% |
| 2022 | 48,507 | 423 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 48,084 | 166 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 47,918 | 2,362 | 5.18% |
| 2019 | 45,556 | 229 | 0.51% |
| 2018 | 45,327 | 747 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 44,580 | 455 | 1.03% |
| 2016 | 44,125 | 526 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 43,599 | 623 | 1.45% |
| 2014 | 42,976 | 342 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 42,634 | 292 | 0.69% |
| 2012 | 42,342 | 492 | 1.18% |
| 2011 | 41,850 | 542 | 1.31% |
| 2010 | 41,308 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 37,192 | 6,838 | 22.53% |
| 1990 | 30,354 | 3,939 | 14.91% |
| 1980 | 26,415 | 4,969 | 23.17% |
| 1970 | 21,446 | 5,250 | 32.42% |
| 1960 | 16,196 | 3,591 | 28.49% |
| 1950 | 12,605 | 1,254 | 11.05% |
| 1940 | 11,351 | 2,215 | 24.24% |
| 1930 | 9,136 | 2,614 | 40.08% |
| 1920 | 6,522 | 973 | 17.53% |
| 1910 | 5,549 | 1,691 | 43.83% |
| 1900 | 3,858 | 995 | 34.75% |
| 1890 | 2,863 | -48,559 | -94.43% |