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Cleveland, GA
City in White County, Georgia.
Population
3,534
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
911
ZIP codes
0
Cleveland and its ZIP codes
Cleveland at a glance
- Cleveland is about 4.8 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,450 a year, 17% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $334,000 (10% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,099 a month.
Local data for Cleveland, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cleveland, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,450
Poverty rate
18.9%
Median home value
$334,000
Median rent
$1,099/mo
Homeownership
61.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (629), Mexican Americans (185), Italian Americans (131).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for White County. PPP loans are for Cleveland.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,122
9,423 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,597
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$219M
FY 2026, $7,824 per person
How people get to work
Cleveland, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled0.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cleveland, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
405
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
70
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 27°F
65.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cleveland, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Crime in Cleveland
Cleveland Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 361
- per 100,000 people · 119% of the GA rate
- Property crime
- 1,526
- per 100,000 people · 108% of the GA rate
Cities near Cleveland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| YonahCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.1 |
| HelenCity | 7.9 mi | 2.1 |
| ClermontTown | 8 mi | 3 |
| Sautee-NacoocheeCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.6 |
| DemorestCity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| DahlonegaCity | 13 mi | 8.9 |
| RaoulCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| ClarkesvilleCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| AltoTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| CorneliaCity | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| BaldwinCity | 15 mi | 5.6 |
| LulaCity | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| Mount AiryTown | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| GillsvilleCity | 21 mi | 3.1 |
| GainesvilleCity | 21 mi | 33.8 |
| BlairsvilleCity | 22 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cleveland, GA in?
- Cleveland is in White County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Cleveland, GA?
- About 3,534 people live in Cleveland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cleveland?
- Nearby places include Yonah (3.4 mi), Helen (7.9 mi), Clermont (8 mi), Sautee-Nacoochee (8 mi), Demorest (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023