Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Cleveland, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,080

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.1%735

Black

18.6%201

Hispanic/Latino

10.9%118

Two or More

1.9%20

Asian

0.6%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%38

High School Diploma

25%184

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%43

Some College (1+ yr)

17.8%131

Associate's Degree

15.2%112

Bachelor's Degree

19.9%147

Master's Degree

3%22

Doctorate

1.2%9

HS or Higher

93.1%

BA or Higher

24.2%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$242,600

Median Renti

$739

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79%335

Renter-Occupied

21%89

Total Units

495

Homeownership

79%

Vacancy Rate

14.3%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

1.8%6

$100K–$150K

6.3%21

$150K–$200K

23.9%80

$200K–$300K

43%144

$300K–$500K

24.2%81

$1M+

0.9%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1%5

2010–2019

3.6%18

2000–2009

14.5%72

1990–1999

22%109

1980–1989

11.5%57

1970–1979

21.2%105

1960–1969

6.3%31

1950–1959

7.5%37

1940–1949

2.2%11

1939 or earlier

10.1%50

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55%233

Utility Gas

43.9%186

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%3

Fuel Oil

0.5%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,750

Mean Household Incomei

$74,304

Per Capita Incomei

$30,351

Poverty Ratei

17.1%

Unemploymenti

11.2%

Labor Forcei

535

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%25

$10K–$15K

6.4%27

$15K–$20K

0.9%4

$20K–$25K

1.2%5

$25K–$30K

3.1%13

$35K–$40K

2.4%10

$40K–$45K

14.9%63

$45K–$50K

8.3%35

$50K–$60K

9.2%39

$60K–$75K

12.5%53

$75K–$100K

10.6%45

$100K–$125K

8%34

$125K–$150K

6.8%29

$150K–$200K

7.1%30

$200K+

2.8%12

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$341/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers51 homes92% occupied$341/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,750/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

84%

Very low income$18K–$29K/yr

14%

Who Receives This Housing

91% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

77% of subsidized households are minority

33% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

262.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

464

Avg. Commutei

29.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

475

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

75(9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.4%Insured

11.6%Uninsured