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Clover

South Carolina · 6,671 residents · 4.729 sq mi
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Clover has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,457. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $176,100. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,671
+66%since 2000
from 4,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,411 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 849 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+2%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K8K1990201020202024Clover
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,457
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,335 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,620
+35%since 2000
from $16,774 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,100
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$911
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+74%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(4,545)
Black17.1%(1,142)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(490)
Asian1%(64)
Other8.2%(546)
Diversity Score63.9%(4,265)
Diversity Score
64
+38%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clover, South Carolina?

Clover, South Carolina has about 6,671 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clover, South Carolina earns about $54,457 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 $176,100, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.

How educated are people in Clover, South Carolina?

About 23.4% 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 16.3% 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 3,170 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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

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