Demographics & People — Cleveland, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,053 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,100 |
| Median Age | 37.0 |
| Total Households | 419 |
| Family Households | 301 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Diversity Index | 0.548 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 646 |
| Black or African American | 342 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 507 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 216 |
| American | 170 |
| German | 152 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 138 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 120 |
| English | 116 |
| Irish | 105 |
| Scottish | 47 |
| Italian | 21 |
Language
| English Only | 916 |
| Spanish | 65 |
| Population 5+ | 981 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 62 |
| Population 18+ | 860 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cleveland, North Carolina.