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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clearwater

South Carolina · 4,199 residents · 4.193 sq mi
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Clearwater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,693. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $72,200. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,199
−11%since 1990
from 4,731 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,001 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 1,128 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+14%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Clearwater
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,693
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,392 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,902
+27%since 1990
from $11,755 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.2%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$424
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $326 in 1990
US average: $602
65.5%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
34.5% rent
2.4
−5%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(4,190)
Black11.1%(523)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score25.4%(1,203)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(3,284)
Black16%(673)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(157)
Asian0.3%(14)
Diversity Score42.4%(1,780)
42
+67%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−30%since 1990
from 19.4 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 Clearwater, South Carolina?

Clearwater, South Carolina has about 4,199 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clearwater, South Carolina?

The typical household in Clearwater, South Carolina earns about $30,693 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clearwater, South Carolina expensive?

In Clearwater, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $72,200, and the typical rent is about $424 a month.

How educated are people in Clearwater, South Carolina?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clearwater, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clearwater, South Carolina?

About 20.2% of people in Clearwater, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clearwater, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Clearwater, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 532 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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