Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Clewiston, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,348

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

50.9%3,737

White

37.5%2,752

Black

9.5%700

Asian

1.6%121

Two or More

0.4%31

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%80

High School Diploma

28.7%1,384

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%214

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%583

Associate's Degree

5.6%271

Bachelor's Degree

11.3%546

Master's Degree

4.5%215

Professional Degree

1.6%78

HS or Higher

69.9%

BA or Higher

17.4%

Graduate+

6.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$239,200

Median Renti

$763

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.8%1,774

Renter-Occupied

34.2%924

Total Units

2,999

Homeownership

65.8%

Vacancy Rate

10%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%35

$50K–$100K

5%89

$100K–$150K

14.8%263

$150K–$200K

7.7%136

$200K–$300K

41.6%738

$300K–$500K

25.8%458

$500K–$1M

3.1%55

Rent Distribution

Under $500

207

$500–$750

163

$750–$1,000

274

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%14

2010–2019

6.6%198

2000–2009

17%511

1990–1999

4.8%145

1980–1989

17.7%531

1970–1979

18%540

1960–1969

13.3%400

1950–1959

14.5%434

1940–1949

5.5%164

1939 or earlier

2.1%62

Heating Fuel

Electricity

78.5%2,117

No Fuel

9.7%262

Bottled/LP Gas

6.1%164

Utility Gas

5.2%139

Solar

0.3%9

Fuel Oil

0.3%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,222

Mean Household Incomei

$80,880

Per Capita Incomei

$30,379

Poverty Ratei

16%

Unemploymenti

1.3%

Labor Forcei

3,248

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.3%171

$10K–$15K

3.9%105

$15K–$20K

5.5%149

$20K–$25K

4.8%130

$25K–$30K

5.2%141

$30K–$35K

7.3%198

$35K–$40K

0.9%24

$40K–$45K

7.7%208

$45K–$50K

2%53

$50K–$60K

7.2%195

$60K–$75K

6.9%185

$75K–$100K

8.2%222

$100K–$125K

12.8%346

$125K–$150K

7.7%208

$150K–$200K

10.2%276

$200K+

3.2%87

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$332/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers12 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC14 homes90% occupied$332/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,222/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

80%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

20%

Who Receives This Housing

40% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

80% of subsidized households are minority

71% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,89525.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

514

China

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,180

Avg. Commutei

22 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,205

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

184(3.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.2%Insured

11.8%Uninsured