Clewiston, Florida Population 2022
Clewiston is a city located in Hendry County Florida. Clewiston has a 2020 population of 8,314. Clewiston is currently growing at a rate of 1.19% annually and its population has increased by 16.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,142 in 2010.
The average household income in Clewiston is $73,526 with a poverty rate of 20.94%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $752 per month, and the median house value is $112,600. The median age in Clewiston is 34 years, 33.9 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
Clewiston Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clewistonwas:
- White: 78.10%
- Black or African American: 11.90%
- Other race: 5.85%
- Asian: 2.87%
- Two or more races: 1.29%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 43,394 | 686 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 42,708 | 686 | 1.61% |
| 2019 | 42,022 | 686 | 1.63% |
| 2018 | 41,336 | 318 | 0.77% |
| 2017 | 41,018 | 981 | 2.39% |
| 2016 | 40,037 | 789 | 1.97% |
| 2015 | 39,248 | 774 | 1.97% |
| 2014 | 38,474 | 665 | 1.73% |
| 2013 | 37,809 | -61 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 37,870 | -1,102 | -2.91% |
| 2011 | 38,972 | -37 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 39,009 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,077 | 78.10% |
| Black or African American | 926 | 11.90% |
| Some Other Race | 455 | 5.85% |
| Asian | 223 | 2.87% |
| Two or More Races | 100 | 1.29% |
Clewiston Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,480 | 3.09 | 57.1 |
| Married | 1,080 | 4.05 | 71.8 |
| Non Family | 691 | 1.29 | 39.9 |
| Female | 447 | 3.79 | 36.9 |
| Male | 262 | 2.68 | 76 |
3.56
Average Family Size
3.09
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 879 | 18.46% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 608 | 12.77% |
| High School Graduate | 1,580 | 33.19% |
| Some College | 615 | 12.92% |
| Associates Degree | 554 | 11.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 400 | 8.40% |
| Graduate Degree | 125 | 2.63% |
Clewiston Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,451 | 1,208 | 70 |
| White | 1,700 | 1,626 | 383 |
| Black | 530 | 375 | 33 |
| Other Race | 339 | 178 | |
| Asian | 103 | 80 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.86%.
$31,223
Average Earnings
$35,573
Average Male
$27,014
Average Female
Clewiston Language by Age
Clewiston Language
48.16% of Clewiston residents speak only English, while 51.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.50% of the population.
Clewiston Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,051 | 968 | 23.90% |
| White | 2,455 | 455 | 18.53% |
| Black | 918 | 154 | 16.78% |
| Other | 62 | NaN% | |
| Asian | 223 | 49 | 21.97% |
20.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.05%
Male Poverty Rate
23.79%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Clewiston
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clewiston is Hispanic, with 23.90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clewiston is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.92%.
Clewiston Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Clewiston Married by Age and Sex
Clewiston Marriage
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.
Clewiston Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 199 | 4.53% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 1.68% |
Clewiston Veterans by Education
6.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%
Employment Rate
12%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
52.83%
Born in Clewiston
71.82%
Native Born
28.18%
Foreign Born
16.28%
Non Citizen
11.90%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
71.82% of Clewiston residents were born in the United States, with 52.83% having been born in Florida. 16.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8,314 | 98 | 1.19% |
| 2021 | 8,216 | 98 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 8,118 | 98 | 1.22% |
| 2019 | 8,020 | 98 | 1.24% |
| 2018 | 7,922 | 88 | 1.12% |
| 2017 | 7,834 | 164 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 7,670 | 238 | 3.20% |
| 2015 | 7,432 | 140 | 1.92% |
| 2014 | 7,292 | 167 | 2.34% |
| 2013 | 7,125 | 38 | 0.54% |
| 2012 | 7,087 | -57 | -0.80% |
| 2011 | 7,144 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 7,142 | 682 | 1.01% |
| 2000 | 6,460 | 375 | 0.60% |
| 1990 | 6,085 | 866 | 1.55% |
| 1980 | 5,219 | 1,323 | 2.97% |
| 1970 | 3,896 | 782 | 2.27% |
| 1960 | 3,114 | 0.00% |