Clemson University, SC Demographics

A map of Clemson University's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,822	5,721	83.0%	78.3%
Black	656	652	9.4%	8.9%
Hispanic	301	388	4.3%	5.3%
Asian	88	188	1.3%	2.6%
Multiracial	83	330	1.2%	4.5%
Native American/Other	65	32	0.9%	0.4%

Clemson University, South Carolina has an estimated population of 7,015, a decrease from the 7,311 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.0% White, 9.4% Black, 4.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Asian, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Clemson University, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Clemson University has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Clemson University, that probability was 37.4% in 2020 and 30.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Clemson University is ranked the 86th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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). Clemson University was ranked the 82nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Clemson University's White Population

5,822 residents of Clemson University, or 83.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Clemson University is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Clemson University ranks 105th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clemson University's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Clemson University's population has increased from 78.3% to 83.0%.

Clemson University is more White than neighboring Clemson (76.9% White), Pendleton (74% White), Central (61.2% White), and Utica (52.1% White). Clemson University is less White than neighboring La France (100% White).

Clemson University's Black Population

656 residents of Clemson University, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Clemson University is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Clemson University ranks 374th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clemson University's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Clemson University's population has increased from 8.9% to 9.4%.

Clemson University is more Black than neighboring Clemson (8.1% Black), and La France (0% Black). Clemson University is less Black than neighboring Pendleton (19.1% Black), Central (10.7% Black), and Utica (40.9% Black).

Clemson University's Asian Population

88 residents of Clemson University, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Clemson University is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Clemson University ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clemson University's Asian population has declined by an estimated 53.2%. Asian residents' share of Clemson University's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.3%.

Clemson University is more Asian than neighboring Utica (0.9% Asian), and La France (0% Asian). Clemson University is less Asian than neighboring Clemson (5.3% Asian), Pendleton (1.5% Asian), and Central (8.9% Asian).

Clemson University's Hispanic Population

301 residents of Clemson University, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Clemson University is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Clemson University ranks 171st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clemson University's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Clemson University's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.3%.

Clemson University is more Hispanic than neighboring Clemson (3% Hispanic), Pendleton (0% Hispanic), Utica (2.5% Hispanic), and La France (0% Hispanic). Clemson University is less Hispanic than neighboring Central (6.2% Hispanic).

Clemson University's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Clemson University, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Clemson University is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Clemson University ranks 339th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clemson University's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 103.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Clemson University's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

Clemson University is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clemson (0.8% Native American/Other), Pendleton (0.4% Native American/Other), Central (0.2% Native American/Other), and La France (0% Native American/Other). Clemson University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Utica (1.9% Native American/Other).

Clemson University's Multiracial Population

83 residents of Clemson University, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Clemson University is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Clemson University ranks 113th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clemson University's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 74.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Clemson University's population has decreased from 4.5% to 1.2%.

Clemson University is more Multiracial than neighboring La France (0% Multiracial). Clemson University is less Multiracial than neighboring Clemson (6% Multiracial), Pendleton (5.1% Multiracial), Central (12.8% Multiracial), and Utica (1.8% 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.