Clemmons, NC Demographics

A map of Clemmons's Population by Race

Clemmons, North Carolina has an estimated population of 21,871, an increase from the 21,163 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.8% White, 10.2% Hispanic, 7.7% Black, 6.4% Asian, 4.3% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Clemmons, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Clemmons has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Clemmons, that probability was 44.5% in 2020 and 47.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Clemmons is ranked the 46th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Clemmons was ranked the 46th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Clemmons's White Population

15,494 residents of Clemmons, or 70.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Clemmons is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Clemmons ranks 362nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clemmons's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Clemmons's population has decreased from 73.1% to 70.8%.

Clemmons is more White than neighboring Winston-Salem (43.6% White). Clemmons is less White than neighboring Bermuda Run (91.2% White), Lewisville (78.1% White), Advance (79.5% White), and Farmington (100% White).

Clemmons's Black Population

1,690 residents of Clemmons, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Clemmons is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Clemmons ranks 456th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clemmons's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Black residents' share of Clemmons's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.7%.

Clemmons is more Black than neighboring Bermuda Run (5.7% Black), and Farmington (0% Black). Clemmons is less Black than neighboring Lewisville (12.4% Black), Advance (9.7% Black), and Winston-Salem (31.2% Black).

Clemmons's Asian Population

1,399 residents of Clemmons, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Clemmons is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Clemmons ranks 41st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clemmons's Asian population has grown by an estimated 52.2%. Asian residents' share of Clemmons's population has increased from 4.3% to 6.4%.

Clemmons is more Asian than neighboring Bermuda Run (1.6% Asian), Lewisville (0.2% Asian), Advance (2.1% Asian), Winston-Salem (2.3% Asian), and Farmington (0% Asian).

Clemmons's Hispanic Population

2,232 residents of Clemmons, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Clemmons is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Clemmons ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clemmons's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Clemmons's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.2%.

Clemmons is more Hispanic than neighboring Bermuda Run (0% Hispanic), Lewisville (5.5% Hispanic), Advance (1.9% Hispanic), and Farmington (0% Hispanic). Clemmons is less Hispanic than neighboring Winston-Salem (18.2% Hispanic).

Clemmons's Native American/Other Population

118 residents of Clemmons, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Clemmons is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Clemmons ranks 586th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clemmons's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 14.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Clemmons's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Clemmons is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bermuda Run (0.2% Native American/Other), Lewisville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Farmington (0% Native American/Other). Clemmons is less Native American/Other than neighboring Advance (5.9% Native American/Other), and Winston-Salem (0.8% Native American/Other).

Clemmons's Multiracial Population

938 residents of Clemmons, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Clemmons is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Clemmons ranks 396th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clemmons's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Clemmons's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.3%.

Clemmons is more Multiracial than neighboring Bermuda Run (1.2% Multiracial), Lewisville (3.4% Multiracial), Advance (0.8% Multiracial), Winston-Salem (4% Multiracial), and Farmington (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.