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Cleveland County Schools
Cleveland County Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 100,991. The median household income is $58,534 and the median age is 41.3.
100,991
Population
218
People / sq mi
$58,534
Median Income
41.3
Median Age
Cleveland County Schools covers 464 sq mi of land at 217.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 48.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$58,534
Median Household Income
$30,294
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$200,000
Median Home Value
$914
Median Rent
70.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.4%
High School+
22.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cleveland County Schools serves a community with a population of 100,991 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Cleveland County Schools is $58,534, with a per capita income of $30,294. The poverty rate is 12.2%.
Cleveland County Schools is 71.6% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 48.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Cleveland County Schools, 88.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Cleveland County Schools is $200,000, with a median rent of $914. The homeownership rate is 70.9%.
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Data for Cleveland County Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3700900).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.