South Cleveland SnackAbility
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Cost of living in South Cleveland summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in South Cleveland. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Tennessee. Key points include:
The cost of living in South Cleveland is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in South Cleveland is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in South Cleveland is $270,691.
The median income in South Cleveland is $66,601.
South Cleveland's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In South Cleveland Comparison Table
| Living Expense | South Cleveland | Tennessee | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 94 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 87 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
South Cleveland, TN Weather
The average high in South Cleveland is 70.2° and the average low is 47.2°.
There are 82.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 53.0 inches of precipitation each year with 1.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | South Cleveland |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 82.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 53.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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South Cleveland Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in South Cleveland
The current population in South Cleveland is 7,452. The population has increased 17.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,452 | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 7,748 | 7.8% |
| 2022 | 7,188 | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 7,481 | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 7,792 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 8,056 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 8,069 | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 7,882 | 6.3% |
| 2016 | 7,414 | 14.8% |
| 2015 | 6,458 | 8.5% |
| 2014 | 5,951 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 6,008 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 6,189 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 6,193 | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 6,329 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in South Cleveland
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South Cleveland is:
79.5% White with 5,925 White residents.
2.9% African American with 219 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 46 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 299 Two Or More residents.
12.9% Hispanic with 963 Hispanic residents.
| Race | South Cleveland | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.5% | 71.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.9% | 15.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.9% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in South Cleveland
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South Cleveland is 50.4% female with 3,758 female residents.
South Cleveland is 49.6% male with 3,694 male residents.
| Gender | South Cleveland | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in South Cleveland for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in South Cleveland completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in South Cleveland completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in South Cleveland completed high school / ged.
34.0% of adults in South Cleveland completed some college.
9.0% of adults in South Cleveland completed associate's degree.
7.0% of adults in South Cleveland completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in South Cleveland completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in South Cleveland completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in South Cleveland completed doctorate degree.
| Education | South Cleveland | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 34.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For South Cleveland, Tennessee
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3.4% of households in South Cleveland earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in South Cleveland earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.4% of households in South Cleveland earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.6% of households in South Cleveland earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.7% of households in South Cleveland earn $35,000 to $49,999.
28.5% of households in South Cleveland earn $50,000 to $74,999.
21.2% of households in South Cleveland earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.9% of households in South Cleveland earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.4% of households in South Cleveland earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.0% of households in South Cleveland earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | South Cleveland | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.4% | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.7% | 12.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 28.5% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 21.2% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.9% | 16.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 7.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.0% | 9.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)







