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Clemmons

North Carolina · 21,163 residents · 11.983 sq mi
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Clemmons is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,679. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $238,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% 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
21,163
+53%since 2000
from 13,827 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,766 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 1,154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+14%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K9K14K19K23K1990201020202024Clemmons
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,679
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,486 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,162
+38%since 2000
from $27,679 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$893
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $612 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
29.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+22%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(12,196)
Black5.1%(703)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(490)
Asian2.1%(289)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.1%(3,467)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(15,466)
Black8.1%(1,715)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(2,189)
Asian4.3%(919)
Other2.5%(532)
Diversity Score53.5%(11,317)
Diversity Score
53
+113%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 42.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.9%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clemmons, North Carolina?

Clemmons, North Carolina has about 21,163 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clemmons, North Carolina earns about $74,679 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 $238,200, and the typical rent is about $893 a month.

How educated are people in Clemmons, North Carolina?

About 49.5% 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 4.7% 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 15,143 residents, a change of about 252 percent over that period.

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

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