Clemson University, SC Demographics

A map of Clemson University's Population by Race

Clemson University, South Carolina had a population of 7,311 in 2020. It was 78.3% White, 8.9% Black, 2.6% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Clemson University, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clemson University is the 82nd 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 University's White Population

5,721 residents of Clemson University identify as White, or 78.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Clemson University larger than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clemson University is ranked #102 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Clemson University is more White than neighboring Clemson (75.3% White), Pendleton (66.6% White), Central (64.3% White), and Utica (65.1% White). Clemson University is less White than neighboring La France (82.1% White).

Clemson University's Black Population

652 residents of Clemson University identify as Black, or 8.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Clemson University less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clemson University is ranked #374 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Clemson University is more Black than neighboring Clemson (7.4% Black), and La France (6.3% Black). Clemson University is less Black than neighboring Pendleton (20.4% Black), Central (17.4% Black), and Utica (20.3% Black).

Clemson University's Asian Population

188 residents of Clemson University identify as Asian, or 2.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Clemson University roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clemson University is ranked #40 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Clemson University is more Asian than neighboring Pendleton (2.3% Asian), Utica (0.7% Asian), and La France (0.2% Asian). Clemson University is less Asian than neighboring Clemson (8.5% Asian), and Central (5.8% Asian).

Clemson University's Hispanic Population

388 residents of Clemson University identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Clemson University roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clemson University is ranked #170 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Clemson University is more Hispanic than neighboring Clemson (4.5% Hispanic), Pendleton (3.8% Hispanic), and La France (4.6% Hispanic). Clemson University is less Hispanic than neighboring Central (7.4% Hispanic), and Utica (7.2% Hispanic).

Clemson University's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Clemson University identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Clemson University 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 University is ranked #332 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Clemson University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clemson (0.8% Native American/Other), Pendleton (0.5% Native American/Other), Central (1% Native American/Other), and Utica (1.5% Native American/Other).

Clemson University's Multiracial Population

330 residents of Clemson University identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Clemson University roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clemson University is ranked #109 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Clemson University is more Multiracial than neighboring Clemson (3.6% Multiracial), and Central (4.1% Multiracial). Clemson University is less Multiracial than neighboring Pendleton (6.3% Multiracial), Utica (5.2% Multiracial), and La France (6.3% Multiracial).

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