City safety & data profile

ClevelandMS

Cleveland, MS is a 12K-resident city in Bolivar County with a median household income of $44,074.

Bolivar County, Mississippi. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Cleveland, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Cleveland has a population larger than 15% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $159,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 85%
By size
$44,074
Median income
$159,300
Median home
29.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Cleveland

Cleveland posts a median household income higher than 4% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Cleveland area.

Top 96%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Cleveland

Where Cleveland income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$44,074 Bottom 4% higher than 4% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MS $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Cleveland, MS beyond the headline numbers

Cleveland sits inside Bolivar County, Mississippi, at roughly 33.74°N, -90.72°W. Population 12,327, $44,074 median household income. Median home value $159,300, median rent $943. Poverty rate 29.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Cleveland's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 45.8%, then obesity at 41.7%. 1 hospital in/around Cleveland, 1/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Cleveland from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,327
Cleveland
Median Income
$44,074
-35% vs avg
Median Home Value
$159,300
-30% vs avg
Median Age
35.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Bolivar County) - Cleveland's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
30K-13%
Median Income
$39,585+38%
Median Home Value
$130,000+56%
Poverty Rate
32.6%-5%
Unemployment
7.1%-59%

Economics

Economics indicators for Cleveland, MS
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$943/mo
Poverty Rate
29.3% +106% vs avg
Unemployment 7.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.8%
Work From Home 0.7%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 41.3%
African American 51%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
45.8%
Obesity
41.7%
Physical Inactivity
36.7%
Short Sleep Duration
35.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
18%
Diabetes
17.6%
Current Smoking
17%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.2%
Binge Drinking
12.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 10.4%
Annual Checkup 83%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.8%
Stroke
5.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
Average Rating
1/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
BOLIVAR MEDICAL CENTER
CLEVELAND · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Cleveland, MS? ▼
Cleveland, MS has a population of 12,327 people, located in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
What is the median household income in Cleveland? ▼
The median household income in Cleveland, MS is $44,074 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 29.3%.
What is the median home value in Cleveland? ▼
The median home value in Cleveland, MS is $159,300. Median rent is $943/month.
What are the top health concerns in Cleveland? ▼
The top health indicators in Cleveland include High Blood Pressure (45.8%), Obesity (41.7%), Physical Inactivity (36.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Cleveland? ▼
Cleveland has 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Cleveland? ▼
The median age in Cleveland, MS is 35.7 years. 34.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Cleveland, MS is located in Bolivar County, Mississippi. With a population of 12K and a $44,074 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Cleveland area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

Greenville, MS 32K Clarksdale, MS 17K Greenwood, MS 15K Helena-West Helena, AR 11K Grenada, MS 13K Yazoo City, MS 11K Forrest City, AR 15K Hernando, MS 16K
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Using Cleveland's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Cleveland area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Cleveland against Mississippi peers on any ranking lens. Explore Mississippi

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Bolivar County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.