Cleveland County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 100,991 | — | #614 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,534 | -22.1% | #2,221 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,717 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $200,000 | -29.1% | #1,403 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $914 | -21.4% | #1,355 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | +31.7% | #2,237 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cleveland County has a population of 100,991, making it the #614 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cleveland County is $58,534, ranking #2,221 out of 3,222 counties — 22.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.6% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Cleveland County is $200,000 (-29.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $914/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.9%.
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90.7% of residents in Cleveland County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% below the national rate.
About Cleveland County, North Carolina
Cleveland County, North Carolina has a total population of 100,991, making it the 614th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cleveland County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cleveland County is $58,534, which ranks #2,221 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Cleveland County is $200,000, 29.1% below the national median. Renters in Cleveland County pay a median gross rent of $914 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cleveland County, 22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.8 min.
Cleveland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (17.9%) and Two or More Races (5.3%).
All data for Cleveland County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.