South Cleveland, Tennessee facts for kids
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South Cleveland, Tennessee
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Location of South Cleveland, Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Bradley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.07 sq mi (36.43 km2) |
| • Land | 14.07 sq mi (36.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 929 ft (283 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,673 |
| • Density | 545.50/sq mi (210.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 47-69740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1303720 |
South Cleveland is a community in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is like a town that doesn't have its own official local government. The population of South Cleveland was 7,673 people in 2020. This community is located just south of the city of Cleveland, Tennessee. It is also part of the larger Cleveland region.
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About the Area
South Cleveland is located at coordinates 35.115436 degrees North and -84.892870 degrees West. The area covers about 14.3 square miles (36.43 square kilometers). All of this land is dry land, with no large bodies of water.
Roads and Transportation
A major road called APD-40 (also known as U.S. 64 Bypass) goes through South Cleveland. This road helps people travel around the city of Cleveland. U.S. 11 and U.S. 64 (South Lee Highway) run along the western side of the community. State Route 60 (Dalton Pike) is on the eastern side.
Natural Features
Several natural hills, called ridges, run through South Cleveland. These include Candies Creek Ridge, Lead Mine Ridge, and Blue Springs Ridge. They stretch from the western part of the community to the eastern part.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 7,673 | — | |
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In 2020, the census counted 7,673 people living in South Cleveland. There were 3,066 households and 2,178 families living in the community.
Who Lives in South Cleveland?
The table below shows the different groups of people living in South Cleveland, based on the 2020 census.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage of Total |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 6,218 | 81.03% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 214 | 2.79% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.72% |
| Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 371 | 4.84% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 787 | 10.26% |
See also
- In Spanish: South Cleveland para niños
