Demographics & People — Cleveland, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 48,185 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~50,400 |
| Median Age | 36.4 |
| Total Households | 18,355 |
| Family Households | 11,198 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3697 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37,578 |
| Black or African American | 4,116 |
| Asian | 1,048 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,368 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 16,210 |
| Other groups | 12,156 |
| English | 5,877 |
| Irish | 5,051 |
| German | 4,737 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,522 |
| American | 3,489 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,226 |
| Scottish | 1,427 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 1,085 |
Language
| English Only | 39,041 |
| Spanish | 4,067 |
| Population 5+ | 44,883 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,565 |
| Population 18+ | 37,191 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |
| 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, Tennessee.