Cleveland County, North Carolina

Total Population: 100,170

County Seat: Shelby

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)71.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)18.4%
Two or More Races4.8%
Hispanic or Latino4.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.