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Clewiston, FL


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Clewiston, Florida

Clewiston, Florida, in Hendry county, is 51 miles SW of Port St. Lucie, Florida (center to center) and 81 miles NW of Miami, Florida. As of the year 2000 census, 6,460 people lived in Clewiston.

The People and Families of Clewiston

In Clewiston, about 54% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.

Approximately 24% of Clewiston is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the city.

Clewiston is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clewiston had a median family income of $38,652.

Political Inclinations

Clewiston residents donated more money ($28,470) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Clewiston Housing

An estimated 66% of living spaces in Clewiston are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Clewiston, 87% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in the city.

High Points

Clewiston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyClewiston Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyClewiston Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Clewiston Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Clewiston, FL

Comparing Clewiston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Senior Citizens32
Well-Paid Single Men35
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income35
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times810
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Affordability of Rents77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime12

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