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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clewiston

Florida · 6,460 residents · 4.501 sq mi
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Clewiston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,143. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $73,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,460
+6%since 1990
from 6,085 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,435 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,352 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.9
+1%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Clewiston
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,143
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,981 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,527
+26%since 1990
from $12,281 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$505
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $432 in 1990
US average: $602
65.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
34.4% rent
2.0
−14%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(4,737)
Black9.4%(573)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(1,707)
Asian0.9%(54)
Diversity Score71.1%(4,323)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(2,975)
Black10.5%(681)
Hispanic / Latino40.9%(2,645)
Asian1.2%(75)
Diversity Score74.8%(4,834)
75
+5%since 1990
from 71 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−13%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clewiston, Florida?

Clewiston, Florida has about 6,460 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clewiston, Florida?

The typical household in Clewiston, Florida earns about $37,143 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 $73,500, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Clewiston, Florida?

About 13.5% 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 18.8% 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 375 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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