Cleveland, TN Demographics

A map of Cleveland's Population by Race

Cleveland, Tennessee has an estimated population of 48,829, an increase from the 47,356 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.5% White, 11.4% Hispanic, 7.0% Black, 4.8% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, and 1.1% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Tennessee 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 45.4% in 2020 and 43.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cleveland is ranked the 16th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cleveland's White Population

35,873 residents of Cleveland, or 73.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cleveland is slightly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Cleveland ranks 443rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cleveland's White population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Cleveland's population has increased from 72.2% to 73.5%.

Cleveland is less White than neighboring East Cleveland (78.7% White), Hopewell (81.7% White), South Cleveland (79.5% White), Wildwood Lake (81.6% White), and McDonald (78.8% White).

Cleveland's Black Population

3,399 residents of Cleveland, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cleveland is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Cleveland ranks 107th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cleveland's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. Black residents' share of Cleveland's population has decreased from 8.0% to 7.0%.

Cleveland is more Black than neighboring Hopewell (1.6% Black), South Cleveland (2.9% Black), and Wildwood Lake (0.1% Black). Cleveland is less Black than neighboring East Cleveland (8.6% Black), and McDonald (13.2% Black).

Cleveland's Asian Population

1,100 residents of Cleveland, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cleveland is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Cleveland ranks 49th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cleveland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Cleveland's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.3%.

Cleveland is more Asian than neighboring East Cleveland (0% Asian), Hopewell (0% Asian), South Cleveland (0% Asian), and Wildwood Lake (0% Asian). Cleveland is less Asian than neighboring McDonald (2.9% Asian).

Cleveland's Hispanic Population

5,590 residents of Cleveland, or 11.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cleveland is slightly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Cleveland ranks 28th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cleveland's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Cleveland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.4%.

Cleveland is more Hispanic than neighboring East Cleveland (9.7% Hispanic), and McDonald (0% Hispanic). Cleveland is less Hispanic than neighboring Hopewell (12.1% Hispanic), and South Cleveland (12.9% Hispanic).

Cleveland's Native American/Other Population

544 residents of Cleveland, or 1.1% 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 Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Cleveland ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cleveland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 36.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cleveland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Cleveland is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Cleveland (0% Native American/Other), South Cleveland (0.6% Native American/Other), and Wildwood Lake (0.8% Native American/Other). Cleveland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hopewell (1.4% Native American/Other), and McDonald (5.1% Native American/Other).

Cleveland's Multiracial Population

2,323 residents of Cleveland, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cleveland is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Cleveland ranks 65th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cleveland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Cleveland's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.8%.

Cleveland is more Multiracial than neighboring East Cleveland (2.9% Multiracial), Hopewell (3.2% Multiracial), South Cleveland (4% Multiracial), and McDonald (0% Multiracial). Cleveland is less Multiracial than neighboring Wildwood Lake (6.1% 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.