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Cleveland, MS
City in Bolivar County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38732, 38733.
Population
10,623
Land area
7.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,402
ZIP codes
2
Cleveland and its ZIP codes
Cleveland at a glance
- Cleveland is about 22 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 39th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $44,074 a year, 22% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,300 (6% below Mississippi) and median rent is $943 a month.
Local data for Cleveland, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools9
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices1
- Parks3
- Grocery Stores7
- Restaurants72
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Cleveland, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,074
Poverty rate
29.3%
Median home value
$159,300
Median rent
$943/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
34.8%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (495), Irish Americans (413), Mexican Americans (293).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bolivar County. PPP loans are for Cleveland.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,558
10,505 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,666
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$227M
FY 2026, $7,323 per person
PPP loans
$36.6M
1,183 loans, 5,118 jobs reported
How people get to work
Cleveland, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.8%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home0.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cleveland, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
522
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
384
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
59.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cleveland, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Cleveland
2 in or overlapping Cleveland. Population shown
Cities near Cleveland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RenovaTown | 2.4 mi | 0.9 |
| BoyleTown | 2.5 mi | 1.5 |
| SkeneCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 4.1 |
| MerigoldTown | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| PaceTown | 8.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Mound BayouCity | 9.3 mi | 0.9 |
| ShawCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| RulevilleCity | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| SymondsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| WinstonvilleTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| DrewCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| DoddsvilleTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| ShelbyCity | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| BeulahTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| BenoitTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| SunflowerTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cleveland, MS in?
- Cleveland is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Cleveland, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cleveland include 38732, 38733.
- What is the population of Cleveland, MS?
- About 10,623 people live in Cleveland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cleveland?
- Nearby places include Renova (2.4 mi), Boyle (2.5 mi), Skene (5 mi), Merigold (6.6 mi), Pace (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023