South Cleveland, TN Demographics

A map of South Cleveland's Population by Race

South Cleveland, Tennessee has an estimated population of 7,452, a slight decrease from the 7,673 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.5% White, 12.9% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Cleveland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Cleveland has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 South Cleveland, that probability was 26.9% in 2020 and 34.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Cleveland is ranked the 84th 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). South Cleveland was ranked the 82nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Cleveland's White Population

5,925 residents of South Cleveland, or 79.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Cleveland is higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. South Cleveland ranks 333rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Cleveland's White population has declined by an estimated 9.2%. White residents' share of South Cleveland's population has decreased from 85.1% to 79.5%.

South Cleveland is more White than neighboring East Cleveland (78.7% White), McDonald (78.8% White), and Cleveland (73.5% White). South Cleveland is less White than neighboring Wildwood Lake (81.6% White), and Hopewell (81.7% White).

South Cleveland's Black Population

219 residents of South Cleveland, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Cleveland is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. South Cleveland ranks 225th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Cleveland's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. Black residents' share of South Cleveland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

South Cleveland is more Black than neighboring Wildwood Lake (0.1% Black), and Hopewell (1.6% Black). South Cleveland is less Black than neighboring East Cleveland (8.6% Black), McDonald (13.2% Black), and Cleveland (7% Black).

South Cleveland's Asian Population

0 residents of South Cleveland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Cleveland is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. South Cleveland ranks 169th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

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

South Cleveland is less Asian than neighboring McDonald (2.9% Asian), and Cleveland (2.3% Asian).

South Cleveland's Hispanic Population

963 residents of South Cleveland, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Cleveland is higher than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Cleveland ranks 81st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Cleveland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 101.9%. Hispanic residents' share of South Cleveland's population has increased from 6.2% to 12.9%.

South Cleveland is more Hispanic than neighboring Wildwood Lake (11.4% Hispanic), East Cleveland (9.7% Hispanic), McDonald (0% Hispanic), Cleveland (11.4% Hispanic), and Hopewell (12.1% Hispanic).

South Cleveland's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of South Cleveland, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Cleveland is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. South Cleveland ranks 167th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Cleveland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Cleveland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

South Cleveland is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Cleveland (0% Native American/Other). South Cleveland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wildwood Lake (0.8% Native American/Other), McDonald (5.1% Native American/Other), Cleveland (1.1% Native American/Other), and Hopewell (1.4% Native American/Other).

South Cleveland's Multiracial Population

299 residents of South Cleveland, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Cleveland is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. South Cleveland ranks 140th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Cleveland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. Multiracial residents' share of South Cleveland's population has decreased from 4.5% to 4.0%.

South Cleveland is more Multiracial than neighboring East Cleveland (2.9% Multiracial), McDonald (0% Multiracial), and Hopewell (3.2% Multiracial). South Cleveland is less Multiracial than neighboring Wildwood Lake (6.1% Multiracial), and Cleveland (4.8% 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.