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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,984

Median Agei

33.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

37.2%3,340

Hispanic/Latino

33.4%2,997

Black

27.9%2,507

Two or More

0.9%84

Asian

0.5%45

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%320

High School Diploma

37.5%2,177

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%345

Some College (1+ yr)

17.3%1,001

Associate's Degree

6.7%390

Bachelor's Degree

4.5%259

Master's Degree

5%288

Professional Degree

0.3%18

HS or Higher

82.7%

BA or Higher

9.7%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$174,400

Median Renti

$930

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.9%1,755

Renter-Occupied

37.1%1,034

Total Units

3,207

Homeownership

62.9%

Vacancy Rate

13%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.8%84

$50K–$100K

18.5%324

$100K–$150K

11.1%194

$150K–$200K

25.8%453

$200K–$300K

21.8%383

$300K–$500K

17.4%306

$500K–$1M

0.6%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

250

$500–$750

145

$750–$1,000

120

$1,000–$1,250

177

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

146

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

4.5%143

2010–2019

5.3%171

2000–2009

10.6%341

1990–1999

17.7%568

1980–1989

21.1%677

1970–1979

16.2%521

1960–1969

11%354

1950–1959

7.2%232

1940–1949

2.6%83

1939 or earlier

3.6%117

Heating Fuel

Electricity

69.1%1,927

Utility Gas

28.4%791

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%60

No Fuel

0.4%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,519

Mean Household Incomei

$81,323

Per Capita Incomei

$24,706

Poverty Ratei

17.9%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

3,543

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.4%235

$10K–$15K

3.3%93

$15K–$20K

5.8%162

$20K–$25K

4%111

$25K–$30K

1.8%49

$30K–$35K

5.3%149

$35K–$40K

4.5%125

$40K–$45K

9.9%275

$45K–$50K

4.2%118

$50K–$60K

6.1%170

$60K–$75K

12.1%337

$75K–$100K

9.6%267

$100K–$125K

4.3%120

$125K–$150K

5.3%147

$150K–$200K

9%250

$200K+

6.5%181

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

244

Residentsi

411

Avg. Tenant Renti

$384/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing70 homes100% occupied$373/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers60 homes86% occupied$430/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 860 homes95% occupied$354/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC40 homes96% occupied$355/mo rent

811/PRAC14 homes99% occupied$449/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,519/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

79.2%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

17.7%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

2.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $44K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

79.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

45.1% of subsidized households are minority

32.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.3% 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

1,15212.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

753

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,221

Avg. Commutei

36.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,394

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

382(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

75.8%Insured

24.2%Uninsured

Cleveland, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026