Time Zone: Cleveland County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Shelby is the Seat for Cleveland County.
Cleveland County was founded in 1841. Cleveland was created by taking area from Lincoln and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Cleveland had a population of 99,274 people. This is an increase of 3.1% since the last Census (which gave a population of 96,287 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Cleveland represented 1.2% of the total population of North Carolina, making it the state's 24th most populous county (out of 100 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 98,078 | +1.86% | -1.2% since 2009 |
2009 | 99,274 | +3.1% | +0.24% since 2008 |
2008 | 99,034 | +2.85% | +0.74% since 2007 |
2007 | 98,307 | +2.1% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 96,287 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Cleveland County Census Page for Cleveland County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Cleveland County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Cleveland County):
Websites for Cleveland County
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