Cleveland County, North Carolina: Medicare, senior and household data
Cleveland County, North Carolina has 18,996 residents age 65 and older, 18.8% of its population (Census ACS 2020-2024). 63.0% of its 25,212 Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage (CMS, February 2026). Median household income is $58,534 and 70.9% of homes are owner-occupied. LeadLoom has 29,758 records available here, 1,323 of them turning 65 this calendar year.
Records available from LeadLoom
Our inventory
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning 65 in the next 12 months | 1,323 | #29 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Records available now | 29,758 | #32 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Records with a phone | 12,882 | #37 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Phone coverage | 43.3% | #83 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Email coverage | 0.0% | #23 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
Medicare market
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare Advantage share | 63.0% | #31 of 100 | CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, Feb 2026 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 25,212 | #28 of 100 | CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, Feb 2026 |
| Medicare beneficiaries ages 65-69 | 5,539 | #31 of 100 | CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, Feb 2026 |
| 65+ with Medicare only | 38.9% | #18 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ with Medicare and Medicaid | 9.3% | #25 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ with employer coverage and Medicare | 11.7% | #81 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ still employed | 16.4% | #42 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ with no coverage | 0.0% | #89 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ on VA care only | 0.0% | #44 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
Seniors
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ | 18,996 | #31 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Share of residents 65+ | 18.8% | #66 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Median age | 41.3 | #64 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ living alone | 27.5% | #66 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Disability, ages 65-74 | 32.9% | #14 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Veterans | 7.3% | #46 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
Wealth & retirement
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,534 | #58 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Median home value | $200,000 | #60 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Households with retirement income | 25.3% | #72 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Households with Social Security | 40.0% | #49 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Homes owned free and clear | 49.3% | #45 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Average income per tax return | $59,385 | #68 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Tax returns over $100K | 15.1% | #63 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Tax returns over $200K | 2.8% | #63 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with pension or annuity income | 21.7% | #55 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with IRA distributions | 10.4% | #53 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with capital gains | 10.8% | #74 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with taxable Social Security | 16.7% | #69 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Households with SSI | 6.2% | #36 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Households on SNAP | 21.3% | #20 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Below 150% of poverty | 27.3% | #37 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
Housing
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeowner share | 70.9% | #62 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.7% | #45 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Homes built before 1970 | 30.9% | #27 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Homes built 2000 or later | 19.4% | #83 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with utility gas | 19.5% | #19 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with electricity | 74.4% | #34 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with fuel oil | 1.9% | #49 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with propane | 2.3% | #96 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Returns deducting property tax | 3.9% | #56 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns claiming an energy credit | 1.3% | #73 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
Health
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.8% | #44 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9% | #59 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| COPD | 9.3% | #52 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Stroke | 4.5% | #46 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Cancer | 8.7% | #57 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Arthritis | 30.9% | #58 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| High blood pressure | 41.5% | #43 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| High cholesterol | 38.3% | #54 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Obesity | 38.7% | #34 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Depression | 26.0% | #17 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Cognitive disability | 16.9% | #39 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Mobility disability | 17.6% | #47 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Hearing disability | 8.6% | #56 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Vision disability | 6.5% | #40 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Fair or poor health | 22.5% | #43 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| 65+ with all teeth lost | 18.2% | #39 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Dental visit in the past year | 58.4% | #73 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
Hazards
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural hazard risk | 70.0 | #53 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Expected annual hazard loss | $27,288,876 | #44 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Hurricane risk | 73.7 | #66 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Coastal flooding risk | Not applicable | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 | |
| Inland flooding risk | 75.2 | #43 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Wildfire risk | 40.7 | #65 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Tornado risk | 79.8 | #38 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Hail risk | 68.4 | #25 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Strong wind risk | 78.6 | #21 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Winter weather risk | 38.6 | #78 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Heat wave risk | 54.6 | #55 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Earthquake risk | 81.8 | #16 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Drought risk | 59.3 | #41 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Lightning risk | 82.0 | #30 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
Community
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.0% | #54 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.1% | #74 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 4.7% | #83 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Black residents | 17.9% | #47 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Asian residents | 0.9% | #43 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| White residents | 70.6% | #43 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Diversity index | 46.4 | #57 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
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About this data
Inventory figures count the LeadLoom records that can be bought right now, after sold, reserved and opted-out records are removed; they refresh within a minute of any sale. Every other figure is a published statistic about the area, never a fact about a person: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment (February 2026), CDC PLACES model-based estimates, the FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) and IRS Statistics of Income (tax year 2022).
Cite as: TheWoob Explorer, "Cleveland County, North Carolina", https://explorer.thewoob.com/explorer/NC/Cleveland, retrieved 2026-10-19. Compiled data licensed CC BY 4.0; government source data is public domain.
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