East Cleveland is a CDP located in Bradley County Tennessee. East Cleveland has a 2024 population of 2,236. East Cleveland is currently growing at a rate of 2.05% annually but its population has decreased by -12.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,557 in 2020.
The average household income in East Cleveland is $48,028 with a poverty rate of 24.23%. The median age in East Cleveland is 34.7 years: 31.5 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Cleveland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,746 | 81.36% |
| Black or African American | 245 | 11.42% |
| Other race | 88 | 4.1% |
| Two or more races | 67 | 3.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 565 | 3.8 | 30.1 | 69.9 |
| Married | 220 | 4.56 | 34.5 | 65.5 |
| Female | 166 | 4.08 | 27.1 | 72.9 |
| Non Family | 91 | 1.48 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Male | 88 | 3.75 | 9.1 | 90.9 |
3.71
Average Family Size
3.8
Average Household Size
30.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 183 | 12.23% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 3.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 0.33% |
| High School Graduate | 877 | 58.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 165 | 11.03% |
| Some College | 209 | 13.97% |
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 | 1,180 | 1,018 | 5 |
| Black | 168 | 95 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 124 | 35 | 0 |
| Other Race | 88 | 13 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.27%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 0.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,281 | $40,893 | $30,278 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,079 | $32,143 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,841 | $40,219 | $27,308 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$28,841
Average Earnings
$40,219
Average Male
$27,308
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.74% of East Cleveland residents speak only English, while 14.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,665 | 462 | 27.75% |
| Black | 245 | 34 | 13.88% |
| Multiple | 67 | 24 | 35.82% |
24.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.43%
Male Poverty Rate
14.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Cleveland is Multiple, with 35.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Cleveland is Black, with 13.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.45% |
| High School | 25.66% |
| Some College | 9.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.85% |
| Male Employed | 9.24% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,000 | $45,760 |
| Households | $39,620 | $48,028 |
| Married Families | $56,786 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $44,701 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
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
101
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
68
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 87 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 7.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50%
Labor Force Participation
40.8%
Employment Rate
18.3%
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
63.19%
Born in East Cleveland
95.34%
Native Born
4.66%
Foreign Born
4.66%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.34% of East Cleveland residents were born in the United States, with 63.19% having been born in Tennessee. 4.66% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,236 | 45 | 2.05% |
| 2023 | 2,191 | 45 | 2.1% |
| 2022 | 2,146 | -429 | -16.66% |
| 2021 | 2,575 | 18 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 2,557 | 538 | 26.65% |
| 2019 | 2,019 | 337 | 20.04% |
| 2018 | 1,682 | -16 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 1,698 | -135 | -7.36% |
| 2016 | 1,833 | 221 | 13.71% |
| 2015 | 1,612 | -10 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 1,622 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 1,619 | -428 | -20.91% |
| 2012 | 2,047 | 96 | 4.92% |
| 2011 | 1,951 | 343 | 21.33% |
| 2010 | 1,608 | 0 | 0% |