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Population Review

Clemson city, SC — Population & Demographics

Clemson city, SC has a population of 17,759. The median household income is $49,713 and the median age is 24.6.

17,759

Population

$49,713

Median Income

$359,100

Median Home Value

24.6

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White78.5%
Black or African American8.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$49,713

Median Household Income

$35,135

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$359,100

Median Home Value

$972

Median Rent

35.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.5%

High School+

59.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

5.2%

Drive Alone

67.8%

Public Transit

9.6%

Work From Home

19.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

49.9%

Foreign Born

91.2%

Non-English at Home

4.2%

Veterans

10.1%

With Disability

90.8%

Health Insurance

97.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management44.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services18.4%
Manufacturing7.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.7%
Information4.5%
Retail Trade1.9%
Construction1.1%
Public Administration0.6%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%
Transportation & Warehousing0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Clemson city, SC has a population of 17,759 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Clemson city, SC is $49,713, with 3.8% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Clemson city, SC is $359,100, with median rent at $972.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.