Clemson Authority

Clemson is a lower-income town of 18,072 with home prices 1.5× the South Carolina median.

Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson (18,072 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within Anderson County, South Carolina. Households here earn a median of $49,520.

Definition and scope

Clemson is a chartered municipality within Anderson County, South Carolina, South Carolina. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Clemson has approximately 18,072 residents. The median age is 24.8 years. Roughly 34% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $398,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 76.9%
• Black or African American: 8.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
• Asian: 5.3%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Clemson is $49,520. Poverty rate stands at 36.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.5%. Educational attainment: 59.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Clemson:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

Oconee County Regional Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Pickens County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Clemson, South Carolina.

Geography and climate

Clemson sits at an elevation of 830 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8a.

References

• South Carolina State Authority — state-level reference for South Carolina.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.