Population 22,257 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cleveland
Household size in Cleveland
| Period | Cleveland | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.51 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.71 people per household, Cleveland sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.21 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cleveland
| Period | Cleveland | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Cleveland skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.8, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.0, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cleveland
| Period | Cleveland | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Cleveland: 7.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 6.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cleveland
Renters in Cleveland
| Period | Cleveland | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.4% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.3% of households in Cleveland rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 49.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the east. The renter share is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cleveland
| Period | Cleveland | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Cleveland: 15.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cleveland
| Period | Cleveland | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Cleveland has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across the Atlanta area. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cleveland
| Period | Cleveland | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $789 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $731 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $857 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,073 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$284 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in Cleveland pays $1,073 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $284 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cleveland
Bachelor's degrees in Cleveland
| Period | Cleveland | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Cleveland have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.0%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cleveland
| Period | Cleveland | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.8% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.7% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.3% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Cleveland never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cleveland
| Period | Cleveland | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Cleveland has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cleveland compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 2.71 | 42.8 | 7.1% | 23.3% | 15.6% | 1993 | $1,073 | 22.0% | 83.3% | 3.3% |
| Clermont | 2.62 | 46.4 | 4.8% | 15.3% | 12.8% | 1995 | $954 | 29.7% | 89.7% | 1.9% |
| Sautee Nacoochee | 2.57 | 53.3 | 7.5% | 14.2% | 31.6% | 1994 | $1,061 | 31.4% | 89.7% | 5.8% |
| Robertstown | 2.37 | 57.8 | 2.3% | 16.7% | 42.3% | 1990 | $1,239 | 23.7% | 90.9% | 2.1% |
| Demorest | 2.64 | 37.8 | 9.8% | 28.9% | 11.1% | 1992 | $1,081 | 25.9% | 88.3% | 4.5% |
| Habersham | 2.91 | 36.1 | 12.1% | 32.9% | 14.8% | 1986 | $1,180 | 14.3% | 81.5% | 10.3% |
| Porter Springs | 2.75 | 44.3 | 4.8% | 12.3% | 22.3% | 1996 | $976 | 36.0% | 91.7% | 7.7% |
| Cornelia | 2.97 | 36.7 | 11.7% | 35.3% | 10.2% | 1985 | $871 | 21.9% | 77.8% | 4.4% |
| Murrayville | 2.73 | 41.0 | 10.7% | 19.4% | 11.8% | 1992 | $1,648 | 28.4% | 89.2% | 1.0% |
| Alto | 3.09 | 38.8 | 9.1% | 27.0% | 14.2% | 1994 | $822 | 14.2% | 70.8% | 2.9% |
| Clarkesville | 2.56 | 47.5 | 7.3% | 19.4% | 15.8% | 1992 | $1,024 | 34.7% | 90.1% | 1.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cleveland. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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