Cleveland, MS Demographics

A map of Cleveland's Population by Race

Cleveland, Mississippi had a population of 11,199 in 2020. It was 43.6% White, 49.3% Black, 1.7% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cleveland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Cleveland is the 37th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Cleveland's White Population

4,887 residents of Cleveland identify as White, or 43.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Cleveland slightly less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Cleveland is ranked #253 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cleveland is more White than neighboring Renova (0.9% White), Merigold (42% White), and Mound Bayou (0.5% White). Cleveland is less White than neighboring Boyle (48.1% White), and Skene (88.6% White).

Cleveland's Black Population

5,519 residents of Cleveland identify as Black, or 49.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cleveland larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Cleveland is ranked #167 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cleveland is more Black than neighboring Boyle (45.5% Black), and Skene (6.2% Black). Cleveland is less Black than neighboring Renova (94.5% Black), Merigold (53% Black), and Mound Bayou (96.8% Black).

Cleveland's Asian Population

188 residents of Cleveland identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cleveland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Cleveland is ranked #31 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Cleveland is more Asian than neighboring Renova (0.3% Asian), Boyle (0.4% Asian), Skene (0% Asian), Merigold (1.1% Asian), and Mound Bayou (0% Asian).

Cleveland's Hispanic Population

284 residents of Cleveland identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cleveland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Cleveland is ranked #167 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cleveland is more Hispanic than neighboring Renova (1.3% Hispanic), Skene (1% Hispanic), Merigold (1.3% Hispanic), and Mound Bayou (0.7% Hispanic). Cleveland is less Hispanic than neighboring Boyle (3.9% Hispanic).

Cleveland's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Cleveland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cleveland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Cleveland is ranked #217 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cleveland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Boyle (0.2% Native American/Other), and Skene (0% Native American/Other). Cleveland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Renova (0.9% Native American/Other), and Merigold (0.5% Native American/Other).

Cleveland's Multiracial Population

290 residents of Cleveland identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cleveland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Cleveland is ranked #190 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cleveland is more Multiracial than neighboring Renova (2.1% Multiracial), Boyle (1.9% Multiracial), Merigold (2.1% Multiracial), and Mound Bayou (1.7% Multiracial). Cleveland is less Multiracial than neighboring Skene (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.