South Cleveland, TN Demographics

A map of South Cleveland's Population by Race

South Cleveland, Tennessee had a population of 7,673 in 2020. It was 85.1% White, 2.8% Black, 0.7% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Cleveland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 504 places in Tennessee, South Cleveland is the 82nd 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).

South Cleveland's White Population

6,528 residents of South Cleveland identify as White, or 85.1%. This makes the White share of the population of South Cleveland larger than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, South Cleveland is ranked #331 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

South Cleveland is more White than neighboring East Cleveland (73.6% White), McDonald (84.5% White), and Cleveland (72.2% White). South Cleveland is less White than neighboring Wildwood Lake (87.2% White), and Hopewell (87.4% White).

South Cleveland's Black Population

214 residents of South Cleveland identify as Black, or 2.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Cleveland less than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, South Cleveland is ranked #222 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

South Cleveland is more Black than neighboring Wildwood Lake (0.8% Black), McDonald (2.7% Black), and Hopewell (1.5% Black). South Cleveland is less Black than neighboring East Cleveland (6.7% Black), and Cleveland (8% Black).

South Cleveland's Asian Population

55 residents of South Cleveland identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Cleveland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, South Cleveland is ranked #159 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

South Cleveland is more Asian than neighboring Wildwood Lake (0.3% Asian), East Cleveland (0.2% Asian), and McDonald (0.5% Asian). South Cleveland is less Asian than neighboring Cleveland (1.7% Asian).

South Cleveland's Hispanic Population

477 residents of South Cleveland identify as Hispanic, or 6.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Cleveland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, South Cleveland is ranked #79 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

South Cleveland is more Hispanic than neighboring Hopewell (5.2% Hispanic). South Cleveland is less Hispanic than neighboring Wildwood Lake (6.4% Hispanic), East Cleveland (11.9% Hispanic), McDonald (8.4% Hispanic), and Cleveland (11.8% Hispanic).

South Cleveland's Native American/Other Population

52 residents of South Cleveland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South Cleveland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, South Cleveland is ranked #131 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

South Cleveland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wildwood Lake (0.5% Native American/Other), McDonald (0.2% Native American/Other), and Hopewell (0.3% Native American/Other). South Cleveland is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Cleveland (0.9% Native American/Other), and Cleveland (0.8% Native American/Other).

South Cleveland's Multiracial Population

347 residents of South Cleveland identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Cleveland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, South Cleveland is ranked #139 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

South Cleveland is more Multiracial than neighboring McDonald (3.8% Multiracial). South Cleveland is less Multiracial than neighboring Wildwood Lake (4.9% Multiracial), East Cleveland (6.8% Multiracial), Cleveland (5.3% Multiracial), and Hopewell (4.8% Multiracial).

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