Clemson is a city located in Pickens County South Carolina. Clemson has a 2024 population of 17,866. Clemson is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 0.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,753 in 2020.
The average household income in Clemson is $81,151 with a poverty rate of 36.04%. The median age in Clemson is 24.6 years: 23.2 years for males, and 26.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clemson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,141 | 80.54% |
| Black or African American | 1,505 | 8.57% |
| Asian | 1,129 | 6.43% |
| Two or more races | 576 | 3.28% |
| Other race | 151 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,398 | 2.35 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
| Non Family | 4,911 | 2.08 | 13.5 | 86.5 |
| Married | 2,222 | 2.97 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Male | 178 | 2.23 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Female | 87 | 2.38 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
35.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 209 | 2.47% |
| Associates Degree | 741 | 8.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,201 | 25.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,157 | 37.26% |
| High School Graduate | 967 | 11.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 220 | 2.6% |
| Some College | 978 | 11.54% |
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 | 6,604 | 6,480 | 4,530 |
| Black | 890 | 672 | 80 |
| Asian | 569 | 563 | 509 |
| Hispanic | 237 | 162 | 144 |
| 2+ Races | 198 | 157 | 86 |
| Other Race | 142 | 142 | 131 |
| Native American | 52 | 12 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 92.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,311 | $46,378 | $42,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,266 | $69,010 | $53,647 |
| High School Graduate | $28,594 | $29,074 | $26,573 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,365 | $46,553 | $42,228 |
| Some College | $31,661 | $33,830 | $30,690 |
$45,365
Average Earnings
$46,553
Average Male
$42,228
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.14% of Clemson residents speak only English, while 8.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,792 | 4,668 | 33.85% |
| Black | 1,471 | 695 | 47.25% |
| Asian | 1,129 | 526 | 46.59% |
| Multiple | 576 | 259 | 44.97% |
| Hispanic | 528 | 225 | 42.61% |
| Native | 55 | 2 | 3.64% |
36.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.62%
Male Poverty Rate
30.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clemson is Black, with 47.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clemson is Native, with 3.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 61.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.24% |
| High School | 11.3% |
| Some College | 10.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.96% |
| Female Unemployed | 37.88% |
| Male Employed | 27.22% |
| Female Employed | 26.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,995 | $147,754 |
| Households | $50,263 | $81,151 |
| Married Families | $130,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,060 | $47,231 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.6%
Male Marriage Rate
32.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
479
Number of Veterans
479
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 201 |
| Second Gulf War | 104 |
| First Gulf War | 102 |
| Korea | 75 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 203 |
| 65 to 74 | 106 |
| 18 to 34 | 86 |
| 35 to 54 | 72 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 450 | 3.5% |
| Black | 17 | 1.14% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 2.17% |
| Native American | 4 | 7.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
42.09%
Born in Clemson
92.25%
Native Born
7.75%
Foreign Born
5.89%
Non Citizen
1.86%
Naturalized
92.25% of Clemson residents were born in the United States, with 42.09% having been born in South Carolina. 5.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,007 | 28 | 0.16% |
| 2028 | 17,979 | 28 | 0.16% |
| 2027 | 17,951 | 29 | 0.16% |
| 2026 | 17,922 | 28 | 0.16% |
| 2025 | 17,894 | 28 | 0.16% |
| 2024 | 17,866 | 28 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 17,838 | -13 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 17,851 | -52 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 17,903 | 150 | 0.84% |
| 2020 | 17,753 | 243 | 1.39% |
| 2019 | 17,510 | 447 | 2.62% |
| 2018 | 17,063 | 421 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 16,642 | 769 | 4.84% |
| 2016 | 15,873 | 607 | 3.98% |
| 2015 | 15,266 | 319 | 2.13% |
| 2014 | 14,947 | 833 | 5.9% |
| 2013 | 14,114 | 66 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 14,048 | 59 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 13,989 | 43 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 13,946 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,939 | 843 | 7.6% |
| 1990 | 11,096 | 2,978 | 36.68% |
| 1980 | 8,118 | 2,540 | 45.54% |
| 1970 | 5,578 | 3,978 | 248.63% |
| 1960 | 1,600 | 1,200 | 300% |
| 1940 | 400 | -17,607 | -97.78% |