Cleveland City PUMA, TN

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2021 Population

178,412

0.728% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0.243% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.5%

6.63% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,712

8.13% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$165,500

6.23% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

72,574

0.301% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Cleveland City PUMA, TN had a population of 178k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $53,712. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cleveland City PUMA, TN grew from 177,123 to 178,412, a 0.728% increase and its median household income grew from $49,672 to $53,712, a 8.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cleveland City PUMA, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.97%), White (Hispanic) (2.91%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.66%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.36%).

6.19% of the households in Cleveland City PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in Cleveland City PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bradley, McMinn & Polk Counties--Cleveland City PUMA, TN are Cleveland State Community College (219879) (1,127 degrees awarded in 2021), Lee University (220613) (1,044 degrees), and Tennessee Wesleyan University (344 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cleveland City PUMA, TN was $165,500, and the homeownership rate was 70.2%.

Most people in Cleveland City PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Cleveland City PUMA, TN was 2 cars per household.

Cleveland City PUMA, TN borders Whitfield County PUMA, GA, Northwest Georgia Regional Commission (Northeast) PUMA, GA, Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC, Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN, Soddy-Daisy City PUMA, TN, and Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN.

United States North Carolina Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Cleveland City PUMA, TN is home to a population of 178k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.32% of Cleveland City PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (7.72k people).

In 2021, there were 21.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (154k people) in Cleveland City PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.08k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.19k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Cleveland City PUMA, TN are Spanish (6,576 households), Russian (667 households), and Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages (653 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

90,702

Women

50.8%

87,700

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 178,402 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Cleveland City PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cleveland City PUMA, TN was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cleveland City PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cleveland City PUMA, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
154k ± 677
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.08k ± 352
White (Hispanic)
5.19k ± 651

5.55%

Hispanic Population

9.9k people

5.55% of the people in Cleveland City PUMA, TN are hispanic (9.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cleveland City PUMA, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,072 ± 1,111 people
India
865 ± 720 people
Guatemala
429 ± 508 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cleveland City PUMA, TN was Mexico, the natal country of 2,072 Cleveland City PUMA, TN residents, followed by India with 865 and Guatemala with 429.

Foreign-Born Population

4.32%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.72k people

4.19%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.42k people

As of 2021, 4.32% of Cleveland City PUMA, TN residents (7.72k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cleveland City PUMA, TN was 4.19%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cleveland City PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,576 households (3.9%)
Russian
667 households (0.396%)
Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages
653 households (0.387%)

6.19% of the households in Cleveland City PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Cleveland City PUMA, TN was Spanish. 3.9% of the households in Cleveland City PUMA, TN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,935 ± 435
Gulf War (2001-)
2,179 ± 501
Gulf War (1990s)
1,988 ± 525

Cleveland City PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.81 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cleveland City PUMA, TN employs 72.6k people. The largest industries in Cleveland City PUMA, TN are Elementary & secondary schools (4,787 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,262 people), and Construction (3,532 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($180,042), Offices of physicians ($119,682), and National security & international affairs ($111,410).

Males in Cleveland City PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,273. The income inequality in Cleveland City PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,468

Women

47.6%

37,888

Men

52.4%

The workforce of Cleveland City PUMA, TN in 2020 was 72,356 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Cleveland City PUMA, TN.

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Occupations

72.6k

2021 Value

0.301%

1 Year growth

± 0.301%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cleveland City PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 0.301%, from 72.4k employees to 72.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cleveland City PUMA, TN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,158 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,023 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,722 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cleveland City PUMA, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

72.6k

2021 Value

0.301%

1 Year growth

± 0.301%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cleveland City PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 0.301%, from 72.4k employees to 72.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cleveland City PUMA, TN, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,787 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,262 people), and Construction (3,532 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cleveland City PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Cleveland City PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,808

Median earning men ± $1,539

$29,617

Median earning women ± $1,608

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($53,010), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,483), and Manufacturing ($49,122).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($45,789), Construction ($43,039), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,012).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Cleveland City PUMA, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.978%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cleveland City PUMA, TN awarded 2,771 degrees. The student population of Cleveland City PUMA, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,881 male students and 5,822 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cleveland City PUMA, TN are White (2,282 and 84%), followed by Black or African American (149 and 5.48%), Hispanic or Latino (127 and 4.67%), and Unknown (64 and 2.36%).

The largest universities in Cleveland City PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Cleveland State Community College (219879) (1,127 and 40.7%), Lee University (220613) (1,044 and 37.7%), and Tennessee Wesleyan University (344 and 12.4%).

The most popular majors in Bradley, McMinn & Polk Counties--Cleveland City PUMA, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (569 and 20.5%), General Business Administration & Management (367 and 13.2%), and Registered Nursing (222 and 8.01%).

The median tuition cost in Bradley, McMinn & Polk Counties--Cleveland City PUMA, TN for private four year colleges is $19,800.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Cleveland City PUMA, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,703 (40% men and 60% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,703 students enrolled in Cleveland City PUMA, TN, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,317 records, of which 61.5% were women and 38.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
120 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
64 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
175 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bradley, McMinn & Polk Counties--Cleveland City PUMA, TN was General Business Administration & Management with 120 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Bradley, McMinn & Polk Counties--Cleveland City PUMA, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cleveland State Community College (219879)
1,127 degrees awarded
Lee University (220613)
1,044 degrees awarded
Tennessee Wesleyan University
344 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cleveland State Community College (219879) with 1,127 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,091 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cleveland City PUMA, TN, which is 0.649 times less than the 1,680 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,282 degrees mean that there were 15.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 149 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.497% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.787% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Cleveland City PUMA, TN in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (47.8k), Some college (34.8k), and Secondary Education (24k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cleveland City PUMA, TN was $165,500 in 2021, which is 0.676 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $155,800 to $165,500, a 6.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Cleveland City PUMA, TN is 70.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cleveland City PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cleveland City PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cleveland City PUMA, TN is $53,712. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Cleveland City PUMA, TN was Franklin & Brentwood Cities PUMA, TN with a value of $116,492, followed by Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN and Nashville-Davidson (Southwest) PUMA, TN, with respective values of $106,550 and $94,118.

Housing

Property

$165,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,894

$48,513

Median Property Taxes

±$1,659

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cleveland City PUMA, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cleveland City PUMA, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.2%

Homeownership

2021

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.2% of the housing units in Cleveland City PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cleveland City PUMA, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cleveland City PUMA, TN was Franklin & Brentwood Cities PUMA, TN with a value of $116,492, followed by Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN and Nashville-Davidson (Southwest) PUMA, TN, with respective values of $106,550 and $94,118.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Cleveland City PUMA, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,712

Median Household Income

± $2,001

69.1k

Number of Households

± 2,095

In 2021, the median household income of the 69.1k households in Cleveland City PUMA, TN grew to $53,712 from the previous year's value of $49,672.

The following chart displays the households in Cleveland City PUMA, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in Cleveland City PUMA, TN

0.44

2020 Wage GINI in Cleveland City PUMA, TN

In 2021, the income inequality in Cleveland City PUMA, TN was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.131% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Cleveland City PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Cleveland City PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Cleveland City PUMA, TN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.2%)
Carpooled (9.84%)
Worked At Home (4.71%)

In 2021, 83.2% of workers in Cleveland City PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.84%) and those who worked at home (4.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cleveland City PUMA, TN have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% of the workforce in Cleveland City PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cleveland City PUMA, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cleveland City PUMA, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cleveland City PUMA, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cleveland City PUMA, TN (25k out of 173k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cleveland City PUMA, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.6% of the population of Cleveland City PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 41.9% on employee plans, 19.4% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.79% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.4%

Uninsured

41.9%

Employer Coverage

19.4%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.79%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cleveland City PUMA, TN grew by 2.84% from 11% to 11.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cleveland City PUMA, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.