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Clemson, SC

Pickens CountyElev. 221 m
Population
17,759
Median home
$359,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
1
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Clemson

Clemson is home to roughly 17,759 residents. Clemson sits in Pickens County. The median age is 24.6 and the median household income is $49,713. Homes carry a median value of $359,100, and about 36% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.2%). Around 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
17,759
Median age
24.6
Median household income
$49,713
Per-capita income
$35,135
Poverty rate
36.1%
High-school grad or higher
94.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
59%
Unemployment
4.1%
Avg. commute
19.5 min
Work from home
9.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.2%
Hispanic or Latino3.4%
Black8.5%
Asian5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts53.7%
Service22.6%
Sales & office13.4%
Production, transportation & material moving7.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$359,100
Median gross rent
$972/mo
Owner-occupied
35.5%
Median year built
1988
Households
7,546
Avg. household size
2.33

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Clemson has 1 public school — 1 elementary.

Clemson ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime73% below national
Clemson106
South Carolina478
United States386
↓ 42% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime1% above national
Clemson1,973
South Carolina2,249
United States1,952
↓ 19% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Clemson Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Clemson.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Pickens County
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Clemson is in Pickens County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Clemson sits in Pickens County. Elevation ~221 m.

Map of Clemson
Clemson, SC
Where Clemson is
CharlestonColumbiaNorth CharlestonMount PleasantRock HillGreenvilleClemson
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Fort HillClemson College Sheep BarnHanover HouseStribling, J.C., Barn
Notable people from Clemson
Charles McGeeJarvis JenkinsDeAngelo WillinghamAubrey NewmanBen RobertsonMark Edward BradleyMike Hill
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Nearby cities
Anderson (15 mi)Easley (16 mi)Greenville (28 mi)Mauldin (30 mi)Simpsonville (32 mi)Fountain Inn (35 mi)

Common questions

Clemson — frequently asked

What is the population of Clemson, South Carolina?
Clemson has a population of about 17,759, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Clemson?
The median home value in Clemson is $359,100, and the median gross rent is $972/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Clemson safe? What is the crime rate?
Clemson Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 106 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Clemson face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Pickens County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, cold wave.
How many schools are in Clemson?
Clemson has 1 public schools (1 elementary). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Clemson?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Clemson. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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