Census ACS · #333 MSA
Cleveland Metro Area
The Cleveland, Tn Metropolitan Statistical Area has 127,445 residents. The median household income is $63,490 and the median home value is $218,500.
127,445
Population
167
People / sq mi
$63,490
Median Income
$218,500
Median Home Value
The Cleveland CBSA covers 763 sq mi of land at 167.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$63,490
Median Household Income
$32,453
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Cleveland metro's price level is 88.1 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 11.9% lower the US average. The local median income of $63,490 has the buying power of $72,082 in average-priced US metros.
88.1
Price Level (US = 100)
$72,082
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$63,490
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$218,500
Median Home Value
$939
Median Rent
69.9%
Homeownership
Education
88.0%
High School+
23.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
8.6%
Work From Home
24.2 min
Avg Commute
36.6%
Foreign Born
Cleveland spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Cleveland, Tn Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 127,445 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #333 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Cleveland metro area is $63,490, with a per capita income of $32,453.
The Cleveland, Tn CBSA spans the state of Tennessee.
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Data for the Cleveland, Tn CBSA (17420) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.