Population 470 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Cleveland
Household size in North Cleveland
| Period | North Cleveland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.22 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.32 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.99 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.92 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in North Cleveland are large by national standards, averaging 2.92 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.22, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 North Cleveland
| Period | North Cleveland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.9 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 27.4 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.7 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.1 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.7, North Cleveland is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The picture is much the same across the Houston area.
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 North Cleveland
| Period | North Cleveland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in North Cleveland: 17.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 North Cleveland
Renters in North Cleveland
| Period | North Cleveland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.3% of households in North Cleveland rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly half of owners (48.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 North Cleveland
| Period | North Cleveland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.8% of the housing in North 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.
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 North Cleveland
| Period | North Cleveland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in North Cleveland run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980.
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 North Cleveland
| Period | North Cleveland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $761 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $641 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $912 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,197 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$436 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Cleveland costs $1,197 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 16.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 North Cleveland
Bachelor's degrees in North Cleveland
| Period | North Cleveland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in North Cleveland: 9.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 North Cleveland
| Period | North Cleveland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.1% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.6% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 63.0% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 66.1% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a third of adults in North Cleveland never finished high school, well above the national share: only 66.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% 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 North Cleveland
| Period | North Cleveland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Cleveland is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Houston area overall (6.2%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cleveland | 2.92 | 35.7 | 17.8% | 17.3% | 19.8% | 1973 | $1,197 | 9.0% | 66.1% | 5.5% |
| Cleveland | 3.65 | 29.9 | 14.9% | 17.3% | 15.0% | 2002 | $1,090 | 8.1% | 68.1% | 4.7% |
| Splendora | 3.23 | 35.6 | 13.4% | 20.3% | 6.2% | 1997 | $1,213 | 14.0% | 81.0% | 4.7% |
| Plum Grove | 4.13 | 24.7 | 13.5% | 10.2% | 15.2% | 2007 | $1,033 | 5.8% | 58.8% | 4.2% |
| Shepherd | 2.94 | 39.3 | 16.0% | 17.7% | 23.1% | 1993 | $949 | 8.0% | 75.0% | 6.2% |
| Evergreen | 2.95 | 35.8 | 8.5% | 12.9% | 19.6% | 1997 | $1,161 | 28.8% | 93.1% | 12.3% |
| Dolen | 3.13 | 35.5 | 15.8% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 1993 | $1,039 | 13.7% | 75.9% | 9.5% |
| Macedonia | 2.61 | 47.0 | 14.3% | 6.1% | 10.1% | 1998 | $1,335 | 22.1% | 88.8% | 9.3% |
| 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 North 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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