Cleveland, NC Demographics

A map of Cleveland's Population by Race

Cleveland, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,080, a large increase from the 846 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.1% White, 18.6% Black, 10.9% Hispanic, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cleveland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cleveland has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cleveland, that probability was 55.1% in 2020 and 49.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cleveland is ranked the 440th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cleveland was ranked the 471st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cleveland's White Population

735 residents of Cleveland, or 68.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cleveland is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Cleveland ranks 469th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cleveland's White population has grown by an estimated 39.5%. White residents' share of Cleveland's population has increased from 62.3% to 68.1%.

Cleveland is more White than neighboring Statesville (51.9% White), and Salisbury (49.1% White). Cleveland is less White than neighboring Cooleemee (68.2% White), China Grove (72.9% White), and Landis (72.1% White).

Cleveland's Black Population

201 residents of Cleveland, or 18.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cleveland is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Cleveland ranks 248th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cleveland's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Black residents' share of Cleveland's population has decreased from 22.6% to 18.6%.

Cleveland is more Black than neighboring Cooleemee (11.4% Black), China Grove (3.5% Black), and Landis (3.9% Black). Cleveland is less Black than neighboring Statesville (25.6% Black), and Salisbury (35% Black).

Cleveland's Asian Population

6 residents of Cleveland, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cleveland is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Cleveland ranks 461st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cleveland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Cleveland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Cleveland is more Asian than neighboring Cooleemee (0% Asian), and China Grove (0% Asian). Cleveland is less Asian than neighboring Statesville (1.8% Asian), Landis (3.5% Asian), and Salisbury (1% Asian).

Cleveland's Hispanic Population

118 residents of Cleveland, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cleveland is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Cleveland ranks 347th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cleveland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 107.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Cleveland's population has increased from 6.7% to 10.9%.

Cleveland is more Hispanic than neighboring Cooleemee (6.4% Hispanic). Cleveland is less Hispanic than neighboring China Grove (22.4% Hispanic), Statesville (14.9% Hispanic), Landis (13.1% Hispanic), and Salisbury (11.5% Hispanic).

Cleveland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Cleveland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cleveland is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Cleveland ranks 414th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cleveland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cleveland's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Cleveland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Statesville (1.9% Native American/Other), and Salisbury (0.4% Native American/Other).

Cleveland's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Cleveland, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cleveland is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Cleveland ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cleveland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 67.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Cleveland's population has decreased from 7.2% to 1.9%.

Cleveland is more Multiracial than neighboring China Grove (1.2% Multiracial). Cleveland is less Multiracial than neighboring Cooleemee (14% Multiracial), Statesville (3.9% Multiracial), Landis (7.4% Multiracial), and Salisbury (3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.