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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clemson

South Carolina · 11,939 residents · 7.911 sq mi
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Clemson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,892. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $129,900. At a median age of 24.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 24.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
58% 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

11,939
+8%since 1990
from 11,106 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,509 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,404 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
24.6
−3%since 1990
from 25.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K12K15K17K19K1990201020202024Clemson
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,892
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,265 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,272
+40%since 1990
from $13,772 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.1%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$129,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $87,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$535
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $411 in 1990
US average: $602
45.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 47.0% in 1990
54.1% rent
4.8
+23%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(9,234)
Black12.2%(1,356)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(82)
Asian4.1%(454)
Diversity Score37.8%(4,198)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(9,540)
Black11.3%(1,349)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(217)
Asian5.7%(683)
Diversity Score41%(4,900)
41
+9%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 88.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
32.1%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 32.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−11%since 1990
from 13.3 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 Clemson, South Carolina?

Clemson, South Carolina has about 11,939 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clemson, South Carolina earns about $26,892 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clemson, South Carolina expensive?

In Clemson, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $129,900, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Clemson, South Carolina?

About 58.2% of adults age 25 and over in Clemson, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clemson, South Carolina?

About 33.1% of people in Clemson, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clemson, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Clemson, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 833 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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