Clewiston is a city located in Hendry County Florida. Clewiston has a 2024 population of 7,211. Clewiston is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -1.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,318 in 2020.
The average household income in Clewiston is $78,376 with a poverty rate of 10.66%. The median age in Clewiston is 35.1 years: 33.5 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clewiston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,868 | 67.08% |
| Two or more races | 1,066 | 14.69% |
| Black or African American | 526 | 7.25% |
| Other race | 429 | 5.91% |
| Native American | 216 | 2.98% |
| Asian | 152 | 2.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,684 | 2.64 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Married | 1,015 | 3.3 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Non Family | 735 | 1.25 | 29.5 | 70.5 |
| Female | 647 | 3.29 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Male | 287 | 2.43 | 100 | 0 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
61.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 533 | 11.66% |
| Associates Degree | 253 | 5.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 589 | 12.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 157 | 3.43% |
| High School Graduate | 1,473 | 32.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 772 | 16.89% |
| Some College | 795 | 17.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,291 | 1,189 | 290 |
| White | 1,895 | 1,745 | 405 |
| 2+ Races | 771 | 314 | 12 |
| Other Race | 305 | 206 | 0 |
| Black | 272 | 250 | 25 |
| Native American | 130 | 17 | 0 |
| Asian | 106 | 75 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.08%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 24.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,738 | $75,208 | $41,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $23,892 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,130 | $42,401 | $23,214 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,194 | $31,947 | $22,743 |
| Overall | $41,561 | $44,826 | $32,206 |
| Some College | $52,463 | $52,833 | $52,169 |
$41,561
Average Earnings
$44,826
Average Male
$32,206
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
57.73% of Clewiston residents speak only English, while 42.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 40.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,788 | 419 | 11.06% |
| White | 2,664 | 280 | 10.51% |
| Multiple | 1,036 | 231 | 22.3% |
| Asian | 152 | 57 | 37.5% |
| Other | 429 | 19 | 4.43% |
| Black | 496 | 1 | 0.2% |
10.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.46%
Male Poverty Rate
11.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clewiston is Asian, with 37.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clewiston is Black, with 0.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22% |
| Some College | 7.36% |
| High School | 6.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.62% |
| Female Employed | 4.46% |
| Male Employed | 2.23% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,091 | $82,903 |
| Households | $57,110 | $78,376 |
| Married Families | $71,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,514 | $54,785 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
117
Number of Veterans
117
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 109 |
| Korea | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 80 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 64 | 21.92% |
| White | 53 | 1.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
97.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.94%
Born in Clewiston
72.78%
Native Born
27.22%
Foreign Born
13.09%
Non Citizen
14.12%
Naturalized
72.78% of Clewiston residents were born in the United States, with 47.94% having been born in Florida. 13.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,077 | -27 | -0.38% |
| 2028 | 7,104 | -27 | -0.38% |
| 2027 | 7,131 | -26 | -0.36% |
| 2026 | 7,157 | -27 | -0.38% |
| 2025 | 7,184 | -27 | -0.37% |
| 2024 | 7,211 | -27 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 7,238 | 41 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 7,197 | -98 | -1.34% |
| 2021 | 7,295 | -23 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 7,318 | -712 | -8.87% |
| 2019 | 8,030 | 115 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 7,915 | 69 | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 7,846 | 162 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 7,684 | 253 | 3.4% |
| 2015 | 7,431 | 137 | 1.88% |
| 2014 | 7,294 | 170 | 2.39% |
| 2013 | 7,124 | 38 | 0.54% |
| 2012 | 7,086 | -55 | -0.77% |
| 2011 | 7,141 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 7,141 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,460 | 375 | 6.16% |
| 1990 | 6,085 | 866 | 16.59% |
| 1980 | 5,219 | 1,323 | 33.96% |
| 1970 | 3,896 | 782 | 25.11% |
| 1960 | 3,114 | -3,963 | -56% |