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Cleveland, TX
City in Liberty County, Texas.
Population
8,984
Land area
18.8sq mi
People per sq mi
478
ZIP codes
0
Cleveland and its ZIP codes
Cleveland at a glance
- Cleveland is about 4.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 288th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $54,519 a year, 31% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,400 (39% below Texas) and median rent is $930 a month.
Local data for Cleveland, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cleveland, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,519
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median home value
$174,400
Median rent
$930/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
9.7%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
36.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,540), Irish Americans (655), German Americans (296).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Liberty County. PPP loans are for Cleveland.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,591
20,335 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,266
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$533M
FY 2026, $5,812 per person
How people get to work
Cleveland, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 36.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cleveland, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
320
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,918
5.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 39°F
55.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cleveland, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.9%
U.S. 11.1% +12.8 pts
Cities near Cleveland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North ClevelandCity | 1.9 mi | 1.9 |
| SplendoraCity | 8.7 mi | 3 |
| Plum GroveCity | 10 mi | 3.6 |
| ShepherdCity | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| Patton VillageCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Roman ForestCity | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| WoodbranchCity | 13 mi | 2 |
| DeerwoodCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| GrangerlandCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| ColdspringCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Cut and ShootCity | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| Porter HeightsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| GoodrichCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| KenefickTown | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| Dayton LakesCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Big Thicket Lake EstatesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cleveland, TX in?
- Cleveland is in Liberty County, Texas.
- What is the population of Cleveland, TX?
- About 8,984 people live in Cleveland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cleveland?
- Nearby places include North Cleveland (1.9 mi), Splendora (8.7 mi), Plum Grove (10 mi), Shepherd (11 mi), Patton Village (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023