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Cleveland, North Dakota
City · Population 71 · #252 in North Dakota
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About Cleveland
Cleveland is a tiny community in southern North Dakota counting 71 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Cleveland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.21 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 338 residents per square mile.
📰 Cleveland News Today
- JACKS’ TOURNAMENT RUN ENDS IN CLEVELAND South Dakota State University Athletics · Mar 20
- Lavonne Cleveland Obituary Jan 16, 2026 - Buehler-Larson Funeral & Cremation Service Buehler-Larson Funeral & Cremation Service · Jan 16
- Patricia Nowak Obituary - December 11, 1998 - Cleveland, North Dakota SMH.com.au · Jul 28
- Luxton Brooks Obituary Feb 24, 2026 - Eddy Funeral Home | Williams-Lisko Funeral Home Eddy Funeral Home · Feb 24
- Sandra Schlegel Obituary Feb 23, 2026 eastgatefuneral.com · Feb 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cleveland Unique
- One of 17 places in the US named Cleveland — but the North Dakota one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.21 sq mi.
- With 71 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in southern North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 19 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cleveland
- Northern Lights Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)71
Rank in state#252 of 355
Land area0.21 sq mi
Density338/sq mi
Coordinates46.8910, -99.1196