Population
| Total Population | 99,430 |
| Total Households | 38,395 |
| Average Age | 39.3 |
Age % The Population
| 0-14 years | 19.9% |
| 15-24 years | 12.9% |
| 25-34 years | 11.2% |
| 35-44 years | 14.0% |
| 45-54 years | 14.7% |
| 65+ years | 12.9% |
| 55-64 years | 14.4% |
ESRI 2010
Household Income
| Year | Median HHI | PCI |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $35,294 | $17,395 |
| 2010 | $42,670 | $20,156 |
| 2015 | $48,373 | $22,062 |
ESRI 2010
Workforce Education
| Level | Total | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 13,488 | 20.2% |
| High School Graduate | 23,571 | 35.3% |
| Some College | 12,487 | 18.7% |
| Associates Degree | 6,277 | 9.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7,078 | 10.6% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree | 3,873 | 5.8% |
ESRI 2010
Labor
| Emp. | |
|---|---|
| Labor Force | 50,334 |
| Employed | 42,985 |
| Unemployed | 7,349 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.6% |
NC ESC 2009
Largest Employers
| Largest Employers |
|---|
| PPG Industries |
| Hanesbrands |
| Baldor Electric Company |
| Eaton Corporation |
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Employment By Industry
| Industry | Emp. | % Emp. |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Mining | 465 | 1.1% |
| Construction | 2,958 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9,804 | 23.2% |
| Transportation, Utilities | 1,775 | 4.2% |
| Information | 592 | 1.4% |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,479 | 3.5% |
| Retail Trade | 4,649 | 11.0% |
| FIRE | 1,521 | 3.6% |
| Services | 17,453 | 41.3% |
| Public Administration | 1,606 | 3.8% |
ESRI 2010
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Ranked one of the top 10 best small markets by Southern Business and Development magazine, Cleveland County is easily accessed by four major interstates (I-85, I-77, I-26 and I-40) and the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (just 40 minutes away). Products of this diverse manufacturing community include truck cabs, compact discs, transmissions, aircraft parts, ceramic capacitor material, electric motors, emergency products and various specialized textiles. Industries range from operations that employ just a handful of people to large manufacturing plants with well over 1,000 employees.
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Cleveland County Economic Development Partnership Kristin Fletcher 200 South Lafayette St. Shelby, NC 28150 704-487-8521 ccedp.com Kristin@clevelandchamber.org
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Charlotte Regional Partnership David Swenson, CEcD 550 South Caldwell St. Suite 760 Charlotte, NC 28202 704-347-6582 charlotteusa.com dswenson@charlotteusa.com |
