Jobs, pay and daily life in Cleveland, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Cleveland is a city in Mississippi with 10,623 residents. The median household earns $44,074 a year and the median rent is $943 a month, which is 25.7% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Cleveland compares. Among the 60 largest places in Mississippi, Cleveland is #39 by population, #57 for remote work (#1 = most), #14 for college degrees (#1 = most), #18 for long commutes (#1 = fewest). Its county, Bolivar County, is #40 of 82 counties for average pay ($44,457).
Cleveland has 10,623 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.4% of the population of Mississippi. It covers 8 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,402 people per square mile. The median age is 35.7, 8% younger than the state median (35.7 against 38.6).
The median gross rent is $943 a month (rent plus utilities), about the same as the state median ($943 against $954). Over a year that is 25.7% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $159,300, which is 3.6 times the median household income ($44,074); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 66.8% of households own their home, 5% below the state average (66.8% against 70.0%).
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Bolivar County was 4.2%. 49.4% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Bolivar County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 85.8% drive alone, 0.0% use public transit, 2.0% walk, 0.7% work from home. 8.7% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 40% below the state average (8.7% against 14.4%).
34.8% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39% above the state share (34.8% against 25.1%). 1.9% of residents were born outside the United States, 24% below the state share (1.9% against 2.4%). The poverty rate is 29.3%, 55% above the state rate (29.3% against 18.9%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 83°F (28.3°C), and the coolest is Jan at 43°F (5.9°C). About 1,367 mm (54 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (138 mm) and Aug the driest (90 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Indianola (21 miles, rent 24% lower); Greenville (31 miles, rent 8% lower); Clarksdale (32 miles, rent 18% lower); Greenwood (34 miles, rent 28% lower). Rent differences are against Cleveland; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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There are 241 federal postings open in Mississippi (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 31.0% |
| Retail trade | 13.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 10.7% |
| Construction | 7.8% |
| Other services | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 5.8% |
| Public administration | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 3.7% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 3.0% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 0.3% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Cleveland lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar County | 29,534 | $1,386 million | $46,913 | 10,569 | 841 | $44,457 | -0.5% | 4.2% | 10,500 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 1,894 | 23.2% | $46,339 | 1.25 |
| Retail trade | 1,630 | 20.0% | $37,897 | 1.54 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,121 | 13.8% | $16,442 | 1.17 |
| Manufacturing | 1,117 | 13.7% | $61,264 | 1.29 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 438 | 5.4% | $89,898 | 0.98 |
| Construction | 268 | 3.3% | $51,165 | 0.48 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 264 | 3.2% | $45,354 | 3.09 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 261 | 3.2% | $32,563 | 0.82 |
| Administrative and waste services | 259 | 3.2% | $34,869 | 0.42 |
| Wholesale trade | 245 | 3.0% | $61,326 | 0.59 |
| Finance and insurance | 239 | 2.9% | $56,993 | 0.56 |
| Educational services | 127 | 1.6% | $31,963 | 0.58 |
| Real estate and rental | 121 | 1.5% | $31,581 | 0.74 |
| Information | 63 | 0.8% | $45,622 | 0.32 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 56 | 0.7% | $20,394 | 0.32 |
| Utilities | 47 | 0.6% | $98,054 | 1.17 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 0.7% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 8.7% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,074 |
| Income per person | $24,650 |
| Median gross rent per month | $943 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 25.7% |
| Median home value | $159,300 |
| Homeowners | 66.8% |
| Poverty rate | 29.3% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 4.00%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 34.8% |
| Born abroad | 1.9% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 49.4% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.9 | 43 | 116 |
| Feb | 8.0 | 46 | 135 |
| Mar | 12.9 | 55 | 126 |
| Apr | 17.6 | 64 | 134 |
| May | 22.2 | 72 | 123 |
| Jun | 26.6 | 80 | 93 |
| Jul | 28.3 | 83 | 101 |
| Aug | 28.3 | 83 | 90 |
| Sep | 25.2 | 77 | 91 |
| Oct | 18.7 | 66 | 119 |
| Nov | 12.1 | 54 | 101 |
| Dec | 7.6 | 46 | 138 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianola | MS | 21 mi | 9,062 | $41,708 | $720 |
| Greenville | MS | 31 mi | 28,166 | $40,083 | $872 |
| Clarksdale | MS | 32 mi | 14,231 | $36,382 | $774 |
| Greenwood | MS | 34 mi | 14,086 | $35,473 | $678 |
| Grenada | MS | 53 mi | 12,375 | $46,303 | $802 |
| Helena-West Helena | AR | 55 mi | 8,935 | $36,019 | $771 |
| Batesville | MS | 61 mi | 7,387 | $51,727 | $895 |
| Monticello | AR | 62 mi | 8,257 | $27,238 | $707 |
| Yazoo City | MS | 64 mi | 10,219 | $28,157 | $767 |
| Stuttgart | AR | 70 mi | 7,903 | $49,399 | $872 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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10,623 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$943 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 25.7% of the median household income.
$44,074 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.2% (BLS county, Bolivar County (latest month 2026M09)).
Mississippi. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.