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Clemmons

North Carolina · 13,827 residents · 11.983 sq mi
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Clemmons is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,486. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 7,807 residents. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $157,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,827
+130%since 1990
from 6,020 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,154 / sq mi
+130%since 1990
from 502 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.3
−1%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K9K14K19K23K1990201020202024Clemmons
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,486
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,673 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,679
+30%since 1990
from $21,211 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $114,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $366 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.4% in 1990
19.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(5,808)
Black2.6%(157)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(69)
Asian0.9%(55)
Diversity Score11.2%(672)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(12,196)
Black5.1%(703)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(490)
Asian2.1%(289)
Diversity Score25.1%(3,467)
Diversity Score
25
+125%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 39.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 87.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
14.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
−31%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clemmons, North Carolina?

Clemmons, North Carolina has about 13,827 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clemmons, North Carolina?

The typical household in Clemmons, North Carolina earns about $60,486 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clemmons, North Carolina expensive?

In Clemmons, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $157,800, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Clemmons, North Carolina?

About 42.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clemmons, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clemmons, North Carolina?

About 3.5% of people in Clemmons, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clemmons, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Clemmons, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,807 residents, a change of about 130 percent over that period.

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

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