Cleveland County, North Carolina
Total Population: 100,170
County Seat: Shelby
Median Home Value
$180,200
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$55,769
Across all households
Median Age
41.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.3%
65 Years and Over
18.7%
Male
48.2%
Female
51.8%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.3%
No Health Insurance
10.4%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
87.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
21.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$55,769
Mean Household Income
$75,411
Per Capita Income
$29,849
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.7%
In Labor Force (19–64)
73.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
19.8%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$180,200
Median Rent
$835/mo
Total Housing Units
43,999
Owner-Occupied
70.7%
Renter-Occupied
29.3%
Vacancy Rate
15.4%
Married Couple Households
47.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
5.7%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.5%
Female Householder, No Partner
29.5%
Average Household Size
2.64
Broadband Internet Access
80.8%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37045.