Census ACS · #831 μSA
Cleveland Metro Area
The Cleveland, Ms Micropolitan Statistical Area has 30,163 residents. The median household income is $37,315 and the median home value is $123,600.
30,163
Population
34
People / sq mi
$37,315
Median Income
$123,600
Median Home Value
The Cleveland CBSA covers 877 sq mi of land at 34.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 30.7% |
| Black or African American | 63.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
Economy & Income
$37,315
Median Household Income
$25,359
Per Capita Income
27.4%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$123,600
Median Home Value
$671
Median Rent
61.0%
Homeownership
Education
83.2%
High School+
26.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
2.1%
Work From Home
19.8 min
Avg Commute
12.3%
Foreign Born
Cleveland spans this state
Nearby metros
Largest cities in Mississippi
Largest counties in Mississippi
Part of Mississippi
Other metros
Metro areas in Mississippi
Metro rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
The Cleveland, Ms Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 30,163 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #831 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Cleveland metro area is $37,315, with a per capita income of $25,359.
The Cleveland, Ms CBSA spans the state of Mississippi.
Where to stay near Cleveland
Visiting or relocating to the Cleveland metro area? Compare hotels and short-term rentals across the region — live availability and prices.
Top-rated places to stay near Cleveland
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a move to Cleveland?
Get relocation and cost-of-living insights for the Cleveland metro by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
More from Mississippi
Data for the Cleveland, Ms CBSA (17380) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
The poverty rate is what most separates Cleveland from the typical metro area: 27.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Cleveland is a metro area in MS with a population of 30,163.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $37,315, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US metro areas: 27.4%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $123,600, with typical rent around $671.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 26.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Cleveland: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.