Cleveland County Summary

Life in Cleveland County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Cleveland County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Cleveland County:

  • The population in Cleveland County is 99,527.

  • The median home value in Cleveland County is $182,764.

  • The median income in Cleveland County is $50,723.

  • The median rent in Cleveland County is $794.

  • The unemployment rate in Cleveland County is 6.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Cleveland County is 18.4%.

  • The average high in Cleveland County is 76.1° and there are 111.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Cleveland County

List Of Cities & Towns in Cleveland County

Shelby, NC Population 21,712

Kings Mountain, NC Population 11,246

Boiling Springs, NC Population 4,622

Belwood, NC Population 1,103

Patterson Springs, NC Population 854

Light Oak, NC Population 677

Fallston, NC Population 670

Lawndale, NC Population 599

Grover, NC Population 598

Lattimore, NC Population 557

King, NC Population 533

Polkville, NC Population 500

Casar, NC Population 391

Earl, NC Population 358

Waco, NC Population 278

Mooresboro, NC Population 204

Map Of Cleveland County

Cleveland County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Cleveland County is 76.1°.

  • There are 89.14 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 111.0 inches of rain each year with 2.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:22 hours of sun each day in Cleveland County.

StatCleveland County
Mean High76.1
Nice Days89.14
Rainfall111.0
Snowfall2.1
Sunny_hours5:22
76.1°
Average High
111.0
Inches of Rain

Cleveland County Photos

Bank Of America Corporate Center
Source: Public Domain
Old Cleveland County Courthouse
Source: Public Domain
Cleveland County Fair
Source: Public Domain
Bank Of America Corporate Center
Source: Public Domain
Source: Flickr User jjandames | CC BY-ND 2.0

Cleveland County Demographics

Population over time in Cleveland County

The current population in Cleveland County is 99,527. The population has increased 1.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 98,898 1.2%
2021 97,765 0.5%
2020 97,282 -

Gender in Cleveland County

  • Cleveland County is 51.7% female with 51,420 female residents.

  • Cleveland County is 48.3% male with 48,106 male residents.

Female
51.7% (51,420)
Male
48.3% (48,106)
Gender Cleveland County NC USA
Female 51.7% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 48.3% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Cleveland County

Cleveland County is:

  • 71.5% White with 71,125 White residents.

  • 20.1% African American with 20,032 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 71 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 916 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 70 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 214 Other residents.

  • 3.0% Two Or More with 2,986 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.1% Hispanic with 4,113 Hispanic residents.

White
71.5% (71,125)
African American
20.1% (20,032)
American Indian
0.1% (71)
Asian
0.9% (916)
Hawaiian
0.1% (70)
Other
0.2% (214)
Two Or More
3.0% (2,986)
Hispanic
4.1% (4,113)

Table: Cleveland County By Race

Race Cleveland County NC USA
White 71.5% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 20.1% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.0% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.1% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Cleveland County, North Carolina

  • 7.2% of households in Cleveland County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.0% of households in Cleveland County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Cleveland County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Cleveland County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Cleveland County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Cleveland County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Cleveland County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Cleveland County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Cleveland County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Cleveland County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.2% (7,122)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.0% (5,960)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.6% (10,522)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.0% (10,900)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.8% (14,735)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.3% (16,268)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.3% (12,291)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.1% (13,061)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.7% (4,716)
$200,000 or more
4.0% (3,946)
Income Cleveland County NC USA
Less than $10,000 7.2% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.0% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.6% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.0% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.8% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.3% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.3% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.1% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.7% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.0% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cleveland County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Cleveland County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Cleveland County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Cleveland County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Cleveland County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Cleveland County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Cleveland County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Cleveland County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cleveland County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cleveland County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (3,981)
9-12th Grade
9% (8,957)
High School / GED
35% (34,834)
Some College
20% (19,905)
Associate's Degree
13% (12,938)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (11,943)
Master's Degree
5% (4,976)
Professional Degree
1% (995)
Doctorate Degree
1% (995)
Education Cleveland County NC USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 35% 25% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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