Clemson, SC Demographics

A map of Clemson's Population by Race

Clemson, South Carolina had a population of 17,681 in 2020. It was 75.3% White, 7.4% Black, 8.5% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Clemson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clemson is the 34th most populous. 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).

Clemson's White Population

13,317 residents of Clemson identify as White, or 75.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Clemson larger than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clemson is ranked #134 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Clemson is more White than neighboring Pendleton (66.6% White), and Central (64.3% White). Clemson is less White than neighboring Clemson University (78.3% White), La France (82.1% White), and Cateechee (91% White).

Clemson's Black Population

1,306 residents of Clemson identify as Black, or 7.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Clemson less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clemson is ranked #390 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Clemson is more Black than neighboring La France (6.3% Black), and Cateechee (1.6% Black). Clemson is less Black than neighboring Clemson University (8.9% Black), Pendleton (20.4% Black), and Central (17.4% Black).

Clemson's Asian Population

1,501 residents of Clemson identify as Asian, or 8.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Clemson slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clemson is ranked #2 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Clemson is more Asian than neighboring Clemson University (2.6% Asian), Pendleton (2.3% Asian), Central (5.8% Asian), La France (0.2% Asian), and Cateechee (0.6% Asian).

Clemson's Hispanic Population

794 residents of Clemson identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Clemson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clemson is ranked #199 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Clemson is more Hispanic than neighboring Pendleton (3.8% Hispanic), and Cateechee (4.4% Hispanic). Clemson is less Hispanic than neighboring Clemson University (5.3% Hispanic), Central (7.4% Hispanic), and La France (4.6% Hispanic).

Clemson's Native American/Other Population

135 residents of Clemson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Clemson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clemson is ranked #162 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Clemson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clemson University (0.4% Native American/Other), Pendleton (0.5% Native American/Other), La France (0.4% Native American/Other), and Cateechee (0% Native American/Other). Clemson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Central (1% Native American/Other).

Clemson's Multiracial Population

628 residents of Clemson identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Clemson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clemson is ranked #214 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Clemson is more Multiracial than neighboring Cateechee (2.5% Multiracial). Clemson is less Multiracial than neighboring Clemson University (4.5% Multiracial), Pendleton (6.3% Multiracial), Central (4.1% Multiracial), and La France (6.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.