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Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson, South Carolina, in Pickens county, is 27 miles SW of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 110 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is considered part of the Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson metropolitan area. Clemson has a population of 11,939.

The People and Families of Clemson

In Clemson, about 35% of adults are married. Clemson is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 19% of Clemson is non-white. Clemson boasts a diverse population for South Carolina, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clemson had a median family income of $61,176. Clemson is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Clemson ($3,700). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Clemson Housing

About 45% of housing units in Clemson are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Clemson pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Clemson, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Clemson than in most places of its size.

Of Note

High Points

Clemson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyClemson College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyClemson Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 8%Clemson Median Family Income
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Clemson Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Clemson Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Clemson Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Clemson, SC

Comparing Clemson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity99
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Men36
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income810
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Rents63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime48

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