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Clio

South Carolina · 577 residents (2025 est.) · 0.856 sq mi
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Clio has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,359. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,600. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
840
+9%since 2000
from 774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
981 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 904 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+3%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:577 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5546647748849941990201020202024Clio
2024840
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,359
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,293
+78%since 2000
from $14,215 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+17%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,600
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+83%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(278)
Black57%(441)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(464)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.3%(112)
Black62.4%(524)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(82)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.5%(122)
Diversity Score70.3%(591)
Diversity Score
70
+17%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.9 min
+212%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.6%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2012
from 26.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.3%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.2%
+36.6 ptssince 2017
from 43.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clio, South Carolina?

Clio, South Carolina has about 840 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clio, South Carolina earns about $36,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clio, South Carolina expensive?

In Clio, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $106,600, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Clio, South Carolina?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Clio, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clio, South Carolina?

About 29.2% of people in Clio, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clio, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Clio, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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