Cleveland County's estimated 2026 population is 104,144 with a growth rate of 0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cleveland County is the 29th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 97,922 and has seen a growth of 6.35% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.3 years
Female: 42.9 years
Male: 39.5 years
There are 78,463 adults, (18,996 of whom are seniors) in Cleveland County.
Female: 52,226 (51.7%)
Male: 48,765 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Cleveland County includes 71.64% White, 17.92% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72,350 | 71.64% |
| Black or African American | 18,099 | 17.92% |
| Two or more races | 6,783 | 6.72% |
| Other race | 2,244 | 2.22% |
| Asian | 1,098 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 353 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.06% |
Cleveland County's average per capita income is $41,893. Household income levels show a median of $58,534. The poverty rate stands at 16.6%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,741 | - |
| Families | $72,532 | $88,868 |
| Households | $58,534 | $76,018 |
| Non Families | $30,121 | $44,001 |
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