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Clewiston, FL · 2 counties · 61,546 residents (2025 est.) · 1,962.772 sq mi
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Clewiston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,987. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $200,405. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54,945
+17%since 2000
from 46,786 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+19%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:61,546 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
31K38K44K51K57K1990201020202024Clewiston
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,987
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,955 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,077
+100%since 2000
from $14,042 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+12%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,405
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,414 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$976
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+113%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(23,146)
Black13.6%(6,351)
Hispanic / Latino34%(15,930)
Asian0.4%(179)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.1%(35,148)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.3%(18,840)
Black11.5%(6,292)
Hispanic / Latino50.3%(27,647)
Asian1%(546)
Other2.9%(1,620)
Diversity Score76.9%(42,250)
Segregation Score27.9%(15,342)
Diversity Score
77
+2%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
−22%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.6%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
44.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
25.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−52.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.0%
−45.2 ptssince 2013
from 67.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+25.6 ptssince 2017
from 58.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 59.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
43.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2016
from 37.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

ClewistonCENTRAL7,594
What's inside

2 component counties

Hendry CountyCENTRAL48,276Glades County13,270
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clewiston, FL?

Clewiston, FL has about 54,945 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clewiston, FL?

The typical household in Clewiston, FL earns about $53,987 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clewiston, FL expensive?

In Clewiston, FL, the median home is worth about $200,405, and the typical rent is about $976 a month.

How educated are people in Clewiston, FL?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Clewiston, FL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clewiston, FL?

About 21.3% of people in Clewiston, FL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clewiston, FL grown since 1990?

Yes, Clewiston, FL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,581 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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