Census-designated place · Tennessee
South Cleveland, Tennessee
South Cleveland, census-designated place, in Bradley County, Tennessee. South Cleveland had 7,452 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,084). GEOID 4769740.
Residents, 2020-2024
7,452
±1,084 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 7,673
Median household income
$66,601
±$4,135 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$232,600
±$22,513 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$845
±$658 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is South Cleveland and what county is it in?
South Cleveland is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Bradley County, Tennessee. It covers 14.1 square miles of land, 545 residents per square mile in 2020.
South Cleveland is in the Cleveland, TN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in South Cleveland, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts South Cleveland's population at 7,452 (±1,084). The 2020 Census counted 7,673 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; South Cleveland is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | South Cleveland | Bradley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,452 ±1,084 | 111,065 | no clear change |
| Households | 3,071 ±438 | 42,596 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.43 ±0.19 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,358 ±425 | 45,949 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in South Cleveland?
The median resident of South Cleveland is 42.0 years old; 22.4% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.9%. 4.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | South Cleveland | Bradley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 ±4.7 | 39.5 | +5.7 |
| Under 18 years | 22.4% ±3.7 pts | 21.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5% ±3.9 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 49.6% ±4.4 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.9% ±5.9 pts | 8.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.5% ±8.4 pts | 81.2% | −13.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±2.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±4.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.6% ±2.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.9% ±3.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.1% ±6.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 17.5% ±4.1 pts | 16.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.3% ±2.8 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.0% ±2.7 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.1% ±4.4 pts | 24.4% | −10.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.4% ±2.4 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.7% ±3.6 pts | 84.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in South Cleveland earn?
Half of South Cleveland's 3,071 households earn less than $66,601 a year (±$4,135), against $66,552 in Bradley County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $66,386 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | South Cleveland | Bradley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,601 ±$4,135 | $66,552 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,352 ±$7,342 | $85,706 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,812 ±$2,907 | $33,571 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2% ±5.4 pts | 12.7% | −9.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.1% ±6.6 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.8% ±3.0 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% ±2.5 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3% ±3.5 pts | 90.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in South Cleveland?
Owners occupy 87.1% of South Cleveland's occupied homes and renters 12.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $232,600 by its owner (±$22,513).
| Measure | South Cleveland | Bradley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $232,600 ±$22,513 | $261,900 | +$69,041 |
| Median gross rent | $845 ±$658 | $1,030 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.7% ±19.5 pts | 36.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,395 ±$318 | $1,459 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.1% ±5.5 pts | 67.3% | +16.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.9% ±5.5 pts | 32.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,358 ±425 | 45,949 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.8% ±18.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.2% ±6.9 pts | 69.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.7% ±4.8 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.1% ±5.1 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.7% ±4.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±4.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in South Cleveland work and get to work?
83.6% of South Cleveland's workers drive alone and 7.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.6%.
| Measure | South Cleveland | Bradley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.9% ±6.5 pts | 61.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.6% ±4.0 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.6% ±7.7 pts | 79.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3% ±5.5 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±2.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.4% ±4.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.3 min ±2.0 | 23.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in South Cleveland?
1 census tract lies mostly in South Cleveland, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 110Bradley County | 5,474 | $65,808 |
| Tract 115.01Bradley County | 5,935 | $73,356 |
| Tract 115.02Bradley County | 3,704 | $81,674 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in South Cleveland) · Census block assignment files
How does South Cleveland compare with other places in Tennessee?
South Cleveland ranks 110th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 84th | 289 |
| Residents per square mile | 176th | 289 |
| Median household income | 110th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 168th | 289 |
| Median home value | 124th | 285 |
| Poverty rate | 173rd | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 240th | 276 |
| Median age | 115th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 44th | 289 |
| Work from home | 133rd | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 211th | 288 |
South Cleveland's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare South Cleveland with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for South Cleveland?
18 of the 57 figures for South Cleveland on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for South Cleveland are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.