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Clover

South Carolina · 5,094 residents · 4.729 sq mi
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Clover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,017. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,700. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,094
+27%since 2000
from 4,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,077 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 849 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
−1%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K8K1990201020202024Clover
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,017
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,335 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,817
Unchangedsince 2000
from $16,774 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+125%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(3,036)
Black20.9%(840)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(78)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.3%(1,860)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(3,758)
Black19.1%(974)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(223)
Asian0.6%(30)
Other4.6%(233)
Diversity Score55.3%(2,819)
Diversity Score
55
+19%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clover, South Carolina?

Clover, South Carolina has about 5,094 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clover, South Carolina earns about $27,017 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clover, South Carolina expensive?

In Clover, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $112,700, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Clover, South Carolina?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Clover, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clover, South Carolina?

About 31.1% of people in Clover, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clover, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Clover, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,593 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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