Clewiston, FL Demographics

A map of Clewiston's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	3,737	3,739	50.9%	51.0%
White	2,752	2,259	37.5%	30.8%
Black	700	970	9.5%	13.2%
Asian	121	210	1.6%	2.9%
Multiracial	31	104	0.4%	1.4%
Native American/Other	7	45	0.1%	0.6%

Clewiston, Florida has an estimated population of 7,348, a less than 1% change from the 7,327 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.9% Hispanic, 37.5% White, 9.5% Black, 1.6% Asian, 0.4% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Clewiston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Clewiston has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Clewiston, that probability was 62.6% in 2020 and 59.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Clewiston is ranked the 402nd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). Clewiston was ranked the 387th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Clewiston's White Population

2,752 residents of Clewiston, or 37.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Clewiston is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Clewiston ranks 804th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clewiston's White population has grown by an estimated 21.8%. White residents' share of Clewiston's population has increased from 30.8% to 37.5%.

Clewiston is more White than neighboring Harlem (0% White), Lake Harbor (0% White), Moore Haven (25.6% White), Montura (16.7% White), and South Bay (7.8% White).

Clewiston's Black Population

700 residents of Clewiston, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Clewiston is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Clewiston ranks 275th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clewiston's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.8%. Black residents' share of Clewiston's population has decreased from 13.2% to 9.5%.

Clewiston is more Black than neighboring Lake Harbor (0% Black), and Montura (0.3% Black). Clewiston is less Black than neighboring Harlem (99.3% Black), Moore Haven (39.9% Black), and South Bay (61.7% Black).

Clewiston's Asian Population

121 residents of Clewiston, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Clewiston is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Clewiston ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clewiston's Asian population has declined by an estimated 42.4%. Asian residents' share of Clewiston's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.6%.

Clewiston is more Asian than neighboring Harlem (0% Asian), Lake Harbor (0% Asian), Moore Haven (0.2% Asian), Montura (0% Asian), and South Bay (0% Asian).

Clewiston's Hispanic Population

3,737 residents of Clewiston, or 50.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Clewiston is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Clewiston ranks 84th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clewiston's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Clewiston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 50.9%.

Clewiston is more Hispanic than neighboring Harlem (0.7% Hispanic), Lake Harbor (0% Hispanic), Moore Haven (31.7% Hispanic), and South Bay (25.2% Hispanic). Clewiston is less Hispanic than neighboring Montura (81% Hispanic).

Clewiston's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Clewiston, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Clewiston is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Clewiston ranks 619th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clewiston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 84.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Clewiston's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Clewiston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harlem (0% Native American/Other), and Lake Harbor (0% Native American/Other). Clewiston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Moore Haven (2.3% Native American/Other), Montura (2.1% Native American/Other), and South Bay (1.3% Native American/Other).

Clewiston's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Clewiston, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Clewiston is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Clewiston ranks 871st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clewiston's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 70.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Clewiston's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.4%.

Clewiston is more Multiracial than neighboring Harlem (0% Multiracial), Lake Harbor (0% Multiracial), and Montura (0% Multiracial). Clewiston is less Multiracial than neighboring South Bay (4.1% 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.