Cleveland, MS

Census Place

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2024 Population

10,623

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

35.7

2.88% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$44,074

1.28% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$159,300

1.85% 1-year decline

2024 Employed Population

3,810

7.57% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Cleveland, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

The largest universities in N/A are Delta State University (786 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Cleveland, MS was $159,300, and the homeownership rate was 66.8%.

Most people in Cleveland, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Cleveland, MS was 1 car per household.

United States Mississippi Bolivar County, MS Cleveland, MS South Delta Region PUMA, MS

Population & Diversity

In 2024, there were 1.23 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.41k people) in Cleveland, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.39k White (Non-Hispanic) and 293 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cleveland, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.41k ± 464
White (Non-Hispanic)
4.39k ± 479
Other (Hispanic)
293 ± 202

2.76%

Hispanic Population

293 people

2.76% of the people in Cleveland, MS are hispanic (293 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Cleveland, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
15,967 ± 3,094 people
Honduras
6,221 ± 1,934 people
Guatemala
4,623 ± 1,668 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 15,967 Mississippi residents, followed by Honduras with 6,221 and Guatemala with 4,623.

Foreign-Born Population

1.86%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

198 people

2.19%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

238 people

As of 2024, 1.86% of Cleveland, MS residents (198 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cleveland, MS was 2.19%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cleveland, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
99 ± 85
Gulf War (2001-)
42 ± 70

Cleveland, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.36 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Cleveland, MS.

Health

89.8% of the population of Cleveland, MS has health coverage, with 34.2% on employee plans, 27.6% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 0.945% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1,875 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1939 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 436 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

Coverage

Uninsured People

10.2%

Uninsured

34.2%

Employer Coverage

27.6%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

0.945%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cleveland, MS declined by 24.3% from 13.5% to 10.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cleveland, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Cleveland, MS employs 3.81k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Cleveland, MS were Health Care & Social Assistance (614 people), Educational Services (567 people), and Retail Trade (497 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($74,439), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,444), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($60,461).

Employment

Occupations

3.81k

2024 Value

± 535

−7.57%

1 Year decline

± 20.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cleveland, MS declined at a rate of −7.57%, from 4.12k employees to 3.81k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cleveland, MS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (480 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (397 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (337 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cleveland, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

3.81k

2024 Value

± 535

−7.57%

1 Year decline

± 20.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cleveland, MS declined at a rate of −7.57%, from 4.12k employees to 3.81k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cleveland, MS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (614 people), Educational Services (567 people), and Retail Trade (497 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cleveland, MS, though some of these residents may live in Cleveland, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,573

Median earning men ± $9,366

$33,176

Median earning women ± $2,290

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($90,199), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($76,310), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,987).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($57,111), Manufacturing ($36,011), and Retail Trade ($33,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Y-Axis

1.38%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Cleveland, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Cleveland, MS awarded 786 degrees. The student population of Cleveland, MS in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,072 male students and 1,582 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cleveland, MS are White (426 and 56.3%), Black or African American (291 and 38.5%), Hispanic or Latino (16 and 2.12%), and Unknown (11 and 1.46%).

The largest universities in Cleveland, MS by number of degrees awarded are Delta State University (786 and 100%).

The most popular majors in N/A are General Business Administration & Management (98 and 12.5%), Elementary Education & Teaching (65 and 8.27%), and Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (63 and 8.02%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $8,435 for in-state students and $8,435 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Cleveland, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 2,654 (40.4% men and 59.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 2,654 students enrolled in Cleveland, MS, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,250 records, of which 55.9% were women and 44.1% men.

Completions

Universities

Gender

Race

Delta State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

786 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Delta State University with 786 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 251 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cleveland, MS, which is 0.469 times less than the 535 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 426 degrees mean that there were 1.46 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 291 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,435) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($170) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cleveland, MS was $159,300 in 2024, which is 0.479 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $162,300 to $159,300, a 1.85% decrease. The homeownership rate in Cleveland, MS is 66.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Cleveland, MS have an average commute time of 16.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cleveland, MS is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$159,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$14,724

N/A

Median Property Taxes

±N/A

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cleveland, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the N/A range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cleveland, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.8%

Homeownership

2024

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 66.8% of the housing units in Cleveland, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cleveland, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,074

Median Household Income

± $5,310

4.28k

Number of Households

± 562

In 2024, the median household income of the 4.28k households in Cleveland, MS grew to $44,074 from the previous year's value of $43,519.

The following chart displays the households in Cleveland, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cleveland, MS is from Mississippi.

0.447

2024 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2023 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2024, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.74% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (85.8%)
Carpooled (11.3%)
Walked (2.02%)

In 2024, 85.8% of workers in Cleveland, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.3%) and those who walked to work (2.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cleveland, MS have a shorter commute time (16.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.625% of the workforce in Cleveland, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cleveland, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cleveland, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cleveland, MS have 1 car.