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Clewiston Micro

Clewiston, FL · 2 counties · 51,745 residents · 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 $37,618. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,979. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,745
+11%since 2000
from 46,786 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+18%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K38K44K51K57K1990201020202024Clewiston
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,618
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,955 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,592
+47%since 2000
from $14,042 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,979
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,414 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+50%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.1%(19,221)
Black10.9%(5,629)
Hispanic / Latino48.6%(25,162)
Asian0.7%(373)
Other3.2%(1,653)
Diversity Score77.1%(39,908)
Segregation Score35.8%(18,537)
Diversity Score
77
+3%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
23.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.4%
−43.8 ptssince 2013
from 67.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 51,745 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clewiston, FL?

The typical household in Clewiston, FL earns about $37,618 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 $97,979, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Clewiston, FL?

About 9.0% 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 24.5% 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 18,381 residents, a change of about 55 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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