Population 51,153 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cleveland
Household size in Cleveland
| Period | Cleveland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.22 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.14 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.65 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.70 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Cleveland are large by national standards, averaging 3.65 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.95 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 16 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.2 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.4 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.9 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −5.8 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Cleveland is young: half of its residents are under 29.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 35.6, even as the national median rose. Only 21 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Cleveland (14.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.5% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cleveland is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 48.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 6.7 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 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.0% of the housing in Cleveland, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Cleveland is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2002, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
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 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $692 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $718 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $800 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,090 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$398 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cleveland costs $1,090 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $398 a month since 2006–10, up 58%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 21.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Cleveland have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 8.1%, against 35.6% nationally. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower share of college graduates.
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 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.3% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.7% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 69.8% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 68.1% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a third of adults in Cleveland never finished high school, well above the national share: only 68.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 31 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in Cleveland is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Houston area as a whole (6.2%). Unemployment is down 5.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | 3.65 | 29.9 | 14.9% | 17.3% | 15.0% | 2002 | $1,090 | 8.1% | 68.1% | 4.7% |
| North Cleveland | 2.92 | 35.7 | 17.8% | 17.3% | 19.8% | 1973 | $1,197 | 9.0% | 66.1% | 5.5% |
| Plum Grove | 4.13 | 24.7 | 13.5% | 10.2% | 15.2% | 2007 | $1,033 | 5.8% | 58.8% | 4.2% |
| Splendora | 3.23 | 35.6 | 13.4% | 20.3% | 6.2% | 1997 | $1,213 | 14.0% | 81.0% | 4.7% |
| Evergreen | 2.95 | 35.8 | 8.5% | 12.9% | 19.6% | 1997 | $1,161 | 28.8% | 93.1% | 12.3% |
| Macedonia | 2.61 | 47.0 | 14.3% | 6.1% | 10.1% | 1998 | $1,335 | 22.1% | 88.8% | 9.3% |
| Shepherd | 2.94 | 39.3 | 16.0% | 17.7% | 23.1% | 1993 | $949 | 8.0% | 75.0% | 6.2% |
| Dolen | 3.13 | 35.5 | 15.8% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 1993 | $1,039 | 13.7% | 75.9% | 9.5% |
| Wigginsville | 2.87 | 44.1 | 5.8% | 16.5% | 6.7% | 2000 | $1,141 | 16.5% | 80.3% | 0.6% |
| Cut and Shoot | 3.01 | 31.1 | 15.6% | 24.4% | 12.8% | 1995 | $1,320 | 19.1% | 83.1% | 3.2% |
| Romayor | 3.02 | 30.3 | 25.7% | 14.4% | 29.8% | 1981 | $887 | 11.2% | 87.2% | 8.3% |
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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