Cleveland, North Carolina facts for kids
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Cleveland, North Carolina
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Cleveland in Cleveland Township
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Location of Cleveland, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rowan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.53 sq mi (3.98 km2) |
| • Land | 1.53 sq mi (3.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 846 |
| • Density | 551.14/sq mi (212.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27013
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| Area code(s) | 704, 980 |
| FIPS code | 37-13000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406279 |
Cleveland is a small town located in Rowan County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is part of the Cleveland Township. In 2020, about 846 people lived there. This town is known for its interesting history and friendly community.
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History of Cleveland, North Carolina
The town of Cleveland has a long and changing history. It officially started in 1831. However, it was not made an official town until 1833.
Early Names and Post Offices
The first name for Cleveland was Cowansville. This name was used when the first post office opened on March 18, 1831. John Cowan was the first postmaster. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office.
Later, on January 7, 1856, the town's name changed to Rowan Mills. This new name came from a nearby large farm owned by Osborn Giles Foard. He also became the first postmaster for the Rowan Mills Post Office.
The Rowan Mills Post Office served the area until February 25, 1884. Then, its name changed again to Third Creek. In 1880, about 89 people lived in the Third Creek community.
How Cleveland Got Its Name
The town finally got its current name, Cleveland, on March 2, 1887. It was named after Grover Cleveland, who was the President of the United States at that time. People believe he visited the town during his campaign to become president. William L. Allison was the first postmaster for both the Third Creek Post Office and the Cleveland Post Office.
Geography of Cleveland
Cleveland is located in Rowan County, North Carolina. The town covers a total area of about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Cleveland has changed over the years. Here is a look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 198 | — | |
| 1910 | 426 | 115.2% | |
| 1920 | 366 | −14.1% | |
| 1930 | 435 | 18.9% | |
| 1940 | 506 | 16.3% | |
| 1950 | 580 | 14.6% | |
| 1960 | 594 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 614 | 3.4% | |
| 1980 | 595 | −3.1% | |
| 1990 | 696 | 17.0% | |
| 2000 | 808 | 16.1% | |
| 2010 | 871 | 7.8% | |
| 2020 | 846 | −2.9% | |
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Cleveland's Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 846 people living in Cleveland. There were 392 households and 283 families in the town.
The people living in Cleveland come from different backgrounds:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 527 | 62.29% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 191 | 22.58% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.47% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.12% |
| Other/Mixed | 65 | 7.68% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 | 6.74% |
Life in Cleveland in 2010
According to the 2010 United States census, there were 871 people in Cleveland. The town had 328 households. About 34.1% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.66 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 28.4% were under 18 years old.
- 7.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.7% were 65 years or older.
The median age in the town was 34.8 years. This means half the people were younger than 34.8 and half were older.
Sister City Connection
Since February 8, 2008, Cleveland has a special connection with the town of Killyleagh in Northern Ireland. They are called "sister cities" or "twin towns." This means they share cultural ties and promote understanding between their communities.
See also
In Spanish: Cleveland (Carolina del Norte) para niños
