City · Texas
Cleveland, Texas
Cleveland, city, mostly in Liberty County (99.4% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Montgomery County, Texas. Cleveland had 9,936 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 33.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,471 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,984 (±277). GEOID 4815436.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,936
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,471 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,984 ±277
Median household income
$54,519
±$15,777 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$174,400
±$24,020 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$930
±$199 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Cleveland and what county is it in?
Cleveland is a city mostly in Liberty County (99.4% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Montgomery County, Texas. It covers 18.8 square miles of land, 397 residents per square mile in 2020.
Cleveland is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty County | 7,424 | 99.4% |
| Montgomery County | 47 | 0.6% |
| San Jacinto County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Cleveland, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,936 people lived in Cleveland on July 1, 2025, up 33.4% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 7,471 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,984 (±277).
| Measure | Cleveland | Liberty County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,984 ±277 | 103,380 | +923 |
| Households | 2,789 ±321 | 31,183 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.00 ±0.34 | 3.15 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,207 ±354 | 36,121 | no clear change |
Cleveland's population since 2000
From 7,605 in 2000 to 9,936 in 2025: up 30.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Cleveland as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Cleveland?
The median resident of Cleveland is 33.7 years old; 27.9% are under 18 and 12.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 37.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 33.4%. 12.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cleveland | Liberty County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 ±4.1 | 32.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.9% ±6.7 pts | 29.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.6% ±2.8 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Male | 58.7% ±4.1 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 33.4% ±7.3 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 37.2% ±7.4 pts | 48.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 27.9% ±6.9 pts | 7.5% | +11.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.8% ±4.3 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 27.9% ±7.1 pts | 33.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±2.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 19.2% ±4.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 24.2% ±5.5 pts | 26.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.7% ±4.4 pts | 77.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 9.7% ±4.0 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3% ±3.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 73.2% ±9.9 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
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 Cleveland earn?
Half of Cleveland's 2,789 households earn less than $54,519 a year (±$15,777), against $68,703 in Liberty County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $50,959 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cleveland | Liberty County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,519 ±$15,777 | $68,703 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,323 ±$16,658 | $89,481 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,706 ±$5,083 | $27,195 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.2% ±6.1 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.7% ±11.4 pts | 23.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.5% ±9.4 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% ±3.9 pts | 95.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.1% ±3.8 pts | 90.1% | – |
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 Cleveland?
Owners occupy 62.9% of Cleveland's occupied homes and renters 37.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $174,400 by its owner (±$24,020). The median renter pays $930 a month including utilities, and 38.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cleveland | Liberty County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $174,400 ±$24,020 | $181,700 | +$62,284 |
| Median gross rent | $930 ±$199 | $1,044 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.0% ±13.7 pts | 47.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,829 ±$172 | $1,679 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.9% ±7.4 pts | 82.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.1% ±7.4 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,207 ±354 | 36,121 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.3% ±3.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.9% ±8.2 pts | 57.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.6% ±5.5 pts | 33.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.5% ±2.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3% ±3.0 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.6% ±2.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.3% ±4.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
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 many new homes is Cleveland building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Cleveland in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cleveland work and get to work?
78.4% of Cleveland's workers drive alone and 10.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.8 minutes.
| Measure | Cleveland | Liberty County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.5% ±4.7 pts | 54.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% ±2.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.4% ±7.5 pts | 77.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8% ±3.3 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.7% ±6.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.8 min ±5.3 | 39.9 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 Cleveland?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Cleveland, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $48,750 (Tract 7002) to $59,121 (Tract 7001).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7003.03Liberty County | 4,031 | not published |
| Tract 7002Liberty County | 3,808 | $48,750 |
| Tract 7001Liberty County | 4,435 | $59,121 |
| Tract 7003.01Liberty County | 5,372 | $46,684 |
| Tract 6929Montgomery County | 4,989 | $71,321 |
| Tract 7005Liberty County | 3,031 | $98,020 |
| Tract 7004Liberty County | 7,390 | $102,578 |
| Tract 2001.04San Jacinto County | 3,306 | $59,286 |
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 Cleveland) · Census block assignment files
How does Cleveland compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cleveland is the 3,233rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 258th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Cleveland ranks 686th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 258th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 74th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 872nd | 979 |
| Median household income | 686th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 754th | 978 |
| Median home value | 558th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 610th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 256th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 823rd | 877 |
| Median age | 686th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 702nd | 973 |
| Work from home | 314th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 72nd | 976 |
Cleveland's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare 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 Cleveland?
12 of the 57 figures for 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 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' public schools in Cleveland.