Clewiston Population

1940–2026

7,656

2026 projection

4.5% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Clewiston. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20267,656+620.82%
20257,594+270.36%
20247,567+1301.75%
20237,437+1502.06%
20227,287-10.01%
20217,288-390.53%
20207,327-10.01%
20197,328+390.54%
20187,289-70.10%
20177,296+861.19%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Clewiston is growing faster than the U.S., and slower than Hendry County and Florida.

  • Hendry County+21.5%
  • Florida+8.7%
  • Clewiston+3.8%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Clewiston Demographics

41median age

Median age

Female42 yrs
Male37.2 yrs

Adults

5,512
1,411 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults4,101 other adults

Sex

Female 51.5% · 3,786Male 48.5% · 3,562

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 73 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Clewiston Income

$57,222median household income

Median household income

$57,222

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$44,474

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

16.4%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Clewiston Marital Status

43% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married43%51%36%
Never married36%40%32%
Divorced18%9%25%
Widowed3%<1%5%
Separated1%0%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201