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Population Review

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

White85.8%
Black or African American4.6%
Asian0.0%
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

Nearby metros

Largest cities in Tennessee

Largest counties in Tennessee

Part of Tennessee

Other metros

Metro areas in Tennessee

Metro rankings

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.

What distinguishes Cleveland is density: among the most densely settled of US metro areas, around 167 people per square mile. With 127,445 residents, Cleveland is a metro area in TN.

The typical household here earns about $63,490, below the US median of $78,538. About 9.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $218,500, with typical rent around $939.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 23.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.

That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Cleveland: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.