Cleveland, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 968, Cleveland's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Cleveland is a small community located in Missouri, within Cass County. The total population is 968. It ranks as the 380th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cleveland is 40.1 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 10.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cleveland is $86,493. This is 22% higher than the state median of $70,702. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.0%. This is 61% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 0.4%. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $296,800. Housing costs are 29% higher than the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Cleveland has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.4%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (10.4% vs 5.2%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

24.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cleveland, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.