Cleveland, NC

Cleveland, North Carolina

Cleveland, North Carolina, in Rowan county, is 23 miles N of Concord, North Carolina (center to center) and 36 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is included in the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 808 people lived in Cleveland.

The People and Families of Cleveland

In Cleveland, about 51% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Cleveland without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cleveland had a median family income of $48,250.

Political Inclinations

Cleveland residents donated more money ($250) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Cleveland Housing

An estimated 76% of living spaces in Cleveland are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Cleveland, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Cleveland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Cleveland, NC

Comparing Cleveland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Cleveland Almanac

Cleveland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cleveland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cleveland residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cleveland, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cleveland Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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