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Clewiston

Florida · 7,594 residents (2025 est.) · 4.501 sq mi
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Clewiston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,222. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $239,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,348
+14%since 2000
from 6,460 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,633 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,435 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+29%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,594 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Clewiston
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,222
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,143 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,379
+96%since 2000
from $15,527 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+14%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,200
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+111%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(2,975)
Black10.5%(681)
Hispanic / Latino40.9%(2,645)
Asian1.2%(75)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.8%(4,834)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.5%(2,752)
Black9.5%(700)
Hispanic / Latino50.9%(3,737)
Asian1.6%(121)
Other0.5%(38)
Diversity Score74%(5,435)
Diversity Score
74
−1%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.6%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
25.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
−58.3 ptssince 2013
from 70.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.1%
+26.8 ptssince 2017
from 56.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 52.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 43.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clewiston, Florida?

Clewiston, Florida has about 7,348 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clewiston, Florida?

The typical household in Clewiston, Florida earns about $57,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clewiston, Florida expensive?

In Clewiston, Florida, the median home is worth about $239,200, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Clewiston, Florida?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clewiston, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clewiston, Florida?

About 16.3% of people in Clewiston, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clewiston, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Clewiston, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,263 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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