Clewiston, FL Micro Area
U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.
Demographics
54,945 Population
1,962.77 Square Miles
27.99 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
38.6 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
22.27%
18 to 34
22.85%
35 to 64
38.29%
65 and Over
16.59%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
55.91%
Female
44.09%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
25.68%
Native
74.32%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
28.58%
2000 to 2009
25.87%
1990 to 1999
18.98%
Before 1990
26.57%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
30.03%
High School Grad or Higher
69.97%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.52%
School Dropout Rate
In School
92.41%
Dropped Out
7.59%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
54.46%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$28,077
Median Household Income
$53,559
Gini Index
0.48
Unemployment Rate
Employed
95.11%
Unemployed
4.89%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
21.39%
Population Under 18
Poverty
24.25%
Non-poverty
75.75%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
16.06%
Non-poverty
83.94%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
31 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
21.95%
With Health Insurance Coverage
78.05%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.75
Number of Households
18,630
Marital Status
Single
52.26%
Married
47.74%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
42.47%
Now Married
46.97%
Widowed
1.75%
Divorced
8.82%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
29.01%
Now Married
48.71%
Widowed
9.69%
Divorced
12.59%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
3.96%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
22,839
Occupancy Status
Occupied
81.57%
Vacant
18.43%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
76.35%
Renter Occupied
23.65%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
8.03%
For Sale
3.71%
Other
88.26%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1991
Types of Structures
Single Unit
54.3%
Multi Unit
5.56%
Mobile Home
38.81%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
1.33%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
40.45%
Without Mortgage
59.55%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$202,300
Median Gross Rent
$985
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
11.33%