Cleveland, Florida facts for kids
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Cleveland, Florida
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Location in Charlotte County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Charlotte |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.72 sq mi (14.81 km2) |
| • Land | 5.25 sq mi (13.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,435 |
| • Density | 653.79/sq mi (252.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-12950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0280565 |
Cleveland is a small community in Charlotte County, Florida, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. In 2020, about 3,435 people lived there. This was an increase from 2,990 people in 2010, showing that more people are choosing to live in Cleveland. It is part of the larger Punta Gorda, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Where is Cleveland Located?
Cleveland is found in the northern part of Charlotte County. It sits near the Peace River to the north. To its west is the community of Solana.
Nearby Cities and Roads
Punta Gorda, which is the main city of Charlotte County, is about 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Cleveland. You can get there using U.S. Route 17. The major highway Interstate 75 also runs nearby. It separates Cleveland from Solana and has an exit (Exit 164) that serves both areas.
How Big is Cleveland?
The Cleveland CDP covers a total area of about 5.7 square miles (14.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 5.2 square miles (13.5 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Cleveland?
The number of people living in Cleveland has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,896 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,268 | 12.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,990 | −8.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,435 | 14.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,268 people living in Cleveland. There were 1,571 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Community Life
About 14.8% of the households in 2000 had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples. About 29.9% of all households were individuals living alone. A good number of people, 17.3%, were aged 65 or older and lived by themselves.
Age Groups
The population in Cleveland has a mix of age groups. In 2000:
- About 14.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 5.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 17.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- The largest group, about 35.6%, were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Cleveland was 54 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Cleveland was about $31,537 per year. For families, the average income was around $37,208. The average income per person in Cleveland was about $21,468. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Cleveland (Florida) para niños
