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Clewiston

Florida · 7,327 residents · 4.501 sq mi
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Clewiston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,327. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $124,700. Households here earn about 28% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,327
+13%since 2000
from 6,460 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,628 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,435 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+14%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Clewiston
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,327
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,214
+62%since 2000
from $15,527 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$832
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
40.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+52%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.8%(2,259)
Black13.2%(970)
Hispanic / Latino51%(3,739)
Asian2.9%(210)
Other0.5%(38)
Diversity Score76.8%(5,629)
Diversity Score
77
+3%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
25.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.6%
−48.5 ptssince 2013
from 70.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clewiston, Florida?

Clewiston, Florida has about 7,327 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clewiston, Florida?

The typical household in Clewiston, Florida earns about $41,327 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 $124,700, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Clewiston, Florida?

About 9.9% 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 19.0% 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 1,242 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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