Cleveland, MS

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

29,534

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

37.5

2.46% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

32.6%

3.2% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$39,585

6.08% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$130,000

5.18% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

10,564

2.73% 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.

99.2% of the residents in Cleveland, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cleveland, MS are Delta State University (786 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Cleveland, MS was $130,000, and the homeownership rate was 62.6%.

Most people in Cleveland, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Cleveland, MS was 2 cars per household.

Cleveland, MS borders Clarksdale, MS, Greenville, MS, Helena-West Helena, AR, and Indianola, MS.

United States Mississippi

Population & Diversity

Cleveland, MS is home to a population of 29.5k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.71% of Cleveland, MS residents were born outside of the country (504 people).

In 2024, there were 2.04 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.7k people) in Cleveland, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.16k White (Non-Hispanic) and 525 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2024 Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.2% of Cleveland, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Cleveland, MS was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cleveland, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cleveland, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
18.7k ± 120
White (Non-Hispanic)
9.16k ± 278
Other (Hispanic)
525 ± 188

2.66%

Hispanic Population

787 people

2.66% of the people in Cleveland, MS are hispanic (787 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 MSA 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

1.71%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

504 people

2.45%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

739 people

As of 2024, 1.71% of Cleveland, MS residents (504 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 2.45%, 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

Gulf War (2001-)
247 ± 156
Vietnam
172 ± 100
Gulf War (1990s)
165 ± 91

Cleveland, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

88.8% of the population of Cleveland, MS has health coverage, with 29.1% on employee plans, 33.6% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.02% 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, 46% were men and 54% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,875 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,875 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mississippi in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.2%

Uninsured

29.1%

Employer Coverage

33.6%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

1.02%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cleveland, MS declined by 17.5% from 13.6% to 11.2%.

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 10.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Cleveland, MS were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,517 people), Educational Services (1,385 people), and Retail Trade (1,353 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($82,742), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($72,708), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,250).

Employment

Occupations

10.6k

2024 Value

± 828

−2.73%

1 Year decline

± 11%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cleveland, MS declined at a rate of −2.73%, from 10.9k employees to 10.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cleveland, MS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,430 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,054 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,023 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

10.6k

2024 Value

± 828

−2.73%

1 Year decline

± 11%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cleveland, MS declined at a rate of −2.73%, from 10.9k employees to 10.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cleveland, MS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,517 people), Educational Services (1,385 people), and Retail Trade (1,353 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

$40,862

Median earning men ± $9,821

$30,793

Median earning women ± $2,057

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($85,357), Information ($82,742), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,061).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($95,094), Construction ($68,750), and Public Administration ($55,977).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

62
Other Services (except Public Administration)
62
Retail Trade
45
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$92.4k
Manufacturing
$68.2k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$40k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 Cleveland, MS 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

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
59 degrees awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
39 degrees awarded
General Business
36 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cleveland, MS was Registered Nursing with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cleveland, MS according to their major.

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 $130,000 in 2024, which is 0.391 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $123,600 to $130,000, a 5.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Cleveland, MS is 62.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Cleveland, MS have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cleveland, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$130,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$12,596

$7,464

Median Property Taxes

±$591

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 < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

62.6%

Homeownership

2024

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 62.6% of the housing units in Cleveland, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61%.

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.

$39,585

Median Household Income

± $4,860

11.9k

Number of Households

± 856

In 2024, the median household income of the 11.9k households in Cleveland, MS grew to $39,585 from the previous year's value of $37,315.

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 (86.1%)
Carpooled (9.85%)
Worked At Home (2.37%)

In 2024, 86.1% of workers in Cleveland, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.85%) and those who worked at home (2.37%).

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

20.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cleveland, MS have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.53% 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

2 cars

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 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

32.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cleveland, MS (8.98k out of 27.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cleveland, MS is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.