Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Cleveland, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

366,097

Median Agei

36.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

45.1%165,163

White

33.7%123,383

Hispanic/Latino

13.2%48,496

Two or More

4.6%16,861

Asian

2.6%9,547

Other

0.6%2,308

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%268

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%71

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.8%14,648

High School Diploma

28.1%71,407

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%17,328

Some College (1+ yr)

14%35,606

Associate's Degree

7.2%18,291

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%33,909

Master's Degree

6%15,301

Professional Degree

2.2%5,629

Doctorate

0.9%2,171

HS or Higher

84.3%

BA or Higher

22.4%

Graduate+

9.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$102,000

Median Renti

$945

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

41.7%70,804

Renter-Occupied

58.3%98,879

Total Units

201,141

Homeownership

41.7%

Vacancy Rate

15.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

18.4%12,996

$50K–$100K

30.7%21,721

$100K–$150K

21.1%14,913

$150K–$200K

13.3%9,435

$200K–$300K

8.7%6,163

$300K–$500K

5.7%4,051

$500K–$1M

1.7%1,235

$1M+

0.4%290

Rent Distribution

Under $500

16,471

$500–$750

13,310

$750–$1,000

22,039

$1,000–$1,250

17,287

$1,250–$1,500

8,795

$1,500–$2,000

10,743

$2,000+

5,348

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%2,134

2010–2019

4%8,013

2000–2009

3.9%7,834

1990–1999

2.9%5,736

1980–1989

3.1%6,330

1970–1979

5.7%11,427

1960–1969

8.2%16,539

1950–1959

12%24,198

1940–1949

10.6%21,262

1939 or earlier

48.6%97,668

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.9%132,178

Electricity

18.9%32,104

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%2,519

No Fuel

1%1,764

Other

0.4%708

Solar

0.1%142

Wood

0.1%135

Fuel Oil

0.1%127

Coal

0%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,801

Mean Household Incomei

$58,928

Per Capita Incomei

$28,266

Poverty Ratei

29.7%

Unemploymenti

10.8%

Labor Forcei

180,283

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.9%21,854

$10K–$15K

9%15,268

$15K–$20K

5.9%10,039

$20K–$25K

6%10,099

$25K–$30K

5%8,510

$30K–$35K

5.6%9,471

$35K–$40K

4.9%8,232

$40K–$45K

4.9%8,239

$45K–$50K

4%6,798

$50K–$60K

7.5%12,738

$60K–$75K

8.8%14,858

$75K–$100K

9.5%16,100

$100K–$125K

5.9%10,059

$125K–$150K

3.2%5,436

$150K–$200K

3.8%6,436

$200K+

3.3%5,546

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

26,689

Residentsi

44,831

Avg. Tenant Renti

$307/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing3,781 homes85% occupied$257/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers8,964 homes95% occupied$371/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Mod Rehab17 homes137% occupied$296/mo rent

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 812,610 homes90% occupied$276/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC636 homes95% occupied$343/mo rent

811/PRAC54 homes82% occupied$240/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $40,801/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

87.5%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

10.2%

Low income$20K–$33K/yr

2.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $33K/yr

0.1%

Who Receives This Housing

69.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

91.2% of subsidized households are minority

24.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

156,572

Avg. Commutei

22.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

160,614

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

14,742(5.1% of civilian adults)