Cleveland, TX Demographics

A map of Cleveland's Population by Race

Cleveland, Texas has an estimated population of 8,984, a large increase from the 7,471 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.2% White, 33.4% Hispanic, 27.9% Black, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.1% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Texas 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 67.6% in 2020 and 67.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cleveland is ranked the 288th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 320th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cleveland's White Population

3,340 residents of Cleveland, or 37.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cleveland is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Cleveland ranks 1155th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cleveland's White population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Cleveland's population has decreased from 41.6% to 37.2%.

Cleveland is more White than neighboring Plum Grove (11% White). Cleveland is less White than neighboring North Cleveland (64.6% White), Splendora (62.2% White), Patton Village (50.3% White), and Roman Forest (75% White).

Cleveland's Black Population

2,507 residents of Cleveland, or 27.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cleveland is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Cleveland ranks 128th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cleveland's Black population has grown by an estimated 56.8%. Black residents' share of Cleveland's population has increased from 21.4% to 27.9%.

Cleveland is more Black than neighboring North Cleveland (0.8% Black), Splendora (0.1% Black), Plum Grove (0% Black), Patton Village (4.2% Black), and Roman Forest (0.9% Black).

Cleveland's Asian Population

45 residents of Cleveland, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cleveland is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Cleveland ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cleveland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.8%. Asian residents' share of Cleveland's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.

Cleveland is more Asian than neighboring North Cleveland (0% Asian), Splendora (0% Asian), and Plum Grove (0% Asian). Cleveland is less Asian than neighboring Patton Village (1.7% Asian), and Roman Forest (1.2% Asian).

Cleveland's Hispanic Population

2,997 residents of Cleveland, or 33.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cleveland is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Cleveland ranks 873rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cleveland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Cleveland's population has increased from 32.2% to 33.4%.

Cleveland is more Hispanic than neighboring North Cleveland (28.2% Hispanic), and Roman Forest (17% Hispanic). Cleveland is less Hispanic than neighboring Splendora (37.3% Hispanic), Plum Grove (88.9% Hispanic), and Patton Village (40.9% Hispanic).

Cleveland's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Cleveland, or 0.1% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Cleveland ranks 1046th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cleveland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cleveland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Cleveland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Patton Village (0% Native American/Other). Cleveland is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Cleveland (0.3% Native American/Other), Splendora (0.3% Native American/Other), and Roman Forest (0.3% Native American/Other).

Cleveland's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Cleveland, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cleveland is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Cleveland ranks 862nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cleveland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 64.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Cleveland's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.9%.

Cleveland is more Multiracial than neighboring Splendora (0% Multiracial), and Plum Grove (0.1% Multiracial). Cleveland is less Multiracial than neighboring North Cleveland (6.1% Multiracial), Patton Village (2.9% Multiracial), and Roman Forest (5.5% 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.