Clearwater is a CDP located in Aiken County South Carolina. Clearwater has a 2024 population of 3,242. Clearwater is currently declining at a rate of -2.41% annually and its population has decreased by -20.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,060 in 2020.
The average household income in Clearwater is $68,947 with a poverty rate of 14.39%. The median age in Clearwater is 41.3 years: 39.8 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clearwater was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,103 | 67.32% |
| Two or more races | 665 | 21.29% |
| Black or African American | 252 | 8.07% |
| Asian | 55 | 1.76% |
| Other race | 49 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,293 | 2.41 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Married | 538 | 3.08 | 82 | 18 |
| Non Family | 372 | 1.25 | 35.2 | 64.8 |
| Female | 285 | 2.62 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Male | 98 | 2.46 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
60.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 2.2% |
| Associates Degree | 192 | 9.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 125 | 6.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 3.03% |
| High School Graduate | 879 | 42.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 126 | 6.15% |
| Some College | 619 | 30.22% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,457 | 1,387 | 138 |
| Hispanic | 362 | 267 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 338 | 263 | 39 |
| Black | 187 | 185 | 10 |
| Other Race | 29 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 11.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,667 | $0 | $36,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,769 | $46,458 | $33,323 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,482 | $28,304 | $30,227 |
| Overall | $36,310 | $55,094 | $29,875 |
| Some College | $36,375 | $62,717 | $24,525 |
$36,310
Average Earnings
$55,094
Average Male
$29,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.5% of Clearwater residents speak only English, while 14.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,037 | 271 | 13.3% |
| Hispanic | 590 | 140 | 23.73% |
| Multiple | 665 | 135 | 20.3% |
| Black | 251 | 32 | 12.75% |
| Other | 49 | 5 | 10.2% |
14.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.62%
Male Poverty Rate
17.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clearwater is Hispanic, with 23.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clearwater is Other, with 10.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.36% |
| Some College | 8.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 47.46% |
| Male Employed | 7.23% |
| Female Employed | 6.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,574 | $78,439 |
| Households | $50,669 | $68,947 |
| Married Families | $81,313 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,898 | $42,279 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
139
Number of Veterans
125
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 55 |
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 7.32% |
| Black | 7 | 3.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
27.37%
Born in Clearwater
90.72%
Native Born
9.28%
Foreign Born
5.41%
Non Citizen
3.87%
Naturalized
90.72% of Clearwater residents were born in the United States, with 27.37% having been born in South Carolina. 5.41% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,242 | -80 | -2.41% |
| 2023 | 3,322 | -81 | -2.38% |
| 2022 | 3,403 | -582 | -14.6% |
| 2021 | 3,985 | -75 | -1.85% |
| 2020 | 4,060 | -204 | -4.78% |
| 2019 | 4,264 | -55 | -1.27% |
| 2018 | 4,319 | -338 | -7.26% |
| 2017 | 4,657 | -22 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 4,679 | 182 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 4,497 | 27 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 4,470 | -1,062 | -19.2% |
| 2013 | 5,532 | 396 | 7.71% |
| 2012 | 5,136 | 441 | 9.39% |
| 2011 | 4,695 | 325 | 7.44% |
| 2010 | 4,370 | 0 | 0% |