Clemson CCD, Pickens County, South Carolina Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Clemson CCD, South Carolina, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Clemson CCD, South Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Clemson CCD, South Carolina. The estimated population of Clemson CCD, South Carolina is 22,554 people, with a median age of 22.

We can look at the total population in Clemson CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,554
+3.08%
+12.82%
2020
21,880
+3.32%
-
2019
21,177
+1.06%
-
2018
20,955
+4.82%
-
2017
19,991
- -

Population of Clemson CCD, South Carolina by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
81.1%
81.6%
-0.61%
Black/African American
7.7%
6.9%
+11.59%
Native
0.1%
0.6%
-83.33%
Hispanic
2.4%
2.8%
-14.29%
Asian
6.2%
5.7%
+8.77%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
2.3%
+4.35%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Clemson CCD, South Carolina by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 22 +0.46% 21.9 0% 22 +0.46%
2020 21.9 -0.9% 21.9 -2.23% 21.9 +0.46%
2019 22.1 +0.91% 22.4 +0.9% 21.8 +0.93%
2018 21.9 +0.46% 22.2 -0.45% 21.6 +1.41%
2017 21.8 - 22.3 - 21.3 -

The median age of Clemson CCD, South Carolina gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 557 +9.65% 839 -85.52% 560 309
10 to 19 2,617 +12.09% 2,926 +4.56% 2,914 3,058
20 to 29 3,993 +31.5% 3,337 +14.59% 5,400 3,842
30 to 39 684 +24.42% 594 -17.24% 865 479
40 to 49 682 +18.49% 414 +48.26% 801 631
50 to 59 584 +10.73% 733 -13.66% 644 629
60 to 69 498 +10.39% 547 -12.57% 537 473
70+ 388 +49.26% 598 +32.14% 614 798

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Clemson CCD, South Carolina is $46,206.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Clemson CCD.

  • Under 25
    $12,854.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,021.00
  • 45 to 64
    $103,900.00
  • 65 and over
    $82,188.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Clemson CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Clemson CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Clemson CCD, South Carolina is currently $78,124.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.64% of households in Clemson CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Clemson CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    30.59%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.10%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.80%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.30%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.32%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.25%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.64%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Clemson CCD is $24,517.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Clemson CCD by the total population of Clemson CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Clemson CCD, South Carolina, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Clemson CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    33.93%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41.97%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.94%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15.07%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.08%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Clemson CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Clemson CCD over the age of 16 is 20,842.

Of those people, a total of 49.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Clemson CCD is 46.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 5,129 18.20% 27.00%
20 to 24 years 7,527 53.50% 5.90%
25 to 29 years 1,715 76.30% 6.60%
30 to 34 years 751 77.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,120 88.90% 1.40%
45 to 54 years 1,426 91.10% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 752 75.70% 7.00%
60 to 64 years 528 56.10% 13.20%
65 to 74 years 1,222 20.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 672 7.60% 27.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Clemson CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 17,154 47.50% 6.10%
Black or African American 1,718 65.10% 13.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 17 64.70% 0.00%
Asian 1,244 54.70% 1.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 203 72.40% 8.80%
Two or more races 506 39.90% 19.80%
Hispanic or Latino 516 65.30% 3.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,907 47.20% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Clemson CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Clemson CCD is 9,596, with median earnings of $20,543.00.

Women in Clemson CCD, South Carolina earning approximately 46.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,596 $20,543.00
Male 5,317 $26,432.00
Female 4,279 $12,401.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 846 $45,529.00
Business and Financial 280 $52,778.00
Computer and Mathematical 281 $25,956.00
Architecture and Engineering 488 $42,698.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 172 $11,612.00
Community and Social Service 165 $45,598.00
Legal 78 $101,198.00
Educational and Library 2,211 $28,173.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 307 $6,313.00
Healthcare Practitioners 485 $37,305.00
Healthcare Support 160 $18,933.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 52 $4,844.00
Law Enforcement 28 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,127 $5,194.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 21 $24,583.00
Personal Care and Service 379 $6,278.00
Sales 860 $9,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 615 $10,924.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 150 $12,050.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 185 $6,250.00
Production 317 $9,637.00
Transportation and Material Moving 173 $12,104.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 550 $46,635.00 296 $31,894.00
Business and Financial 120 $147,692.00 160 $34,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 239 $56,641.00 42 $7,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 422 $43,016.00 66 $38,667.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 99 $0.00 73 $61,691.00
Community and Social Service 92 $62,692.00 73 $45,380.00
Legal 25 $0.00 53 $0.00
Educational and Library 1,211 $39,738.00 1,000 $21,755.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 52 $0.00 255 $7,136.00
Healthcare Practitioners 255 $89,453.00 230 $30,326.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 160 $18,933.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 52 $4,844.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 628 $6,259.00 499 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 21 $24,583.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 112 $2,499.00 267 $13,295.00
Sales 478 $27,176.00 382 $5,272.00
Office and Administrative Support 76 $3,077.00 539 $11,395.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 150 $12,050.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 185 $6,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 167 $9,746.00 150 $9,560.00
Transportation and Material Moving 160 $13,750.00 13 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,740 households in Clemson CCD, with an average household size of 2.53 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,713 families in Clemson CCD with an average family size of 2.9 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,398 169 146 4,027
Average Household Size 2.95 2.64 3.23 2.25
Total Families 2,398 169 146 0
Average Household Size 2.93 2.49 2.97 0

Poverty

Of the 2,713 families in Clemson CCD, 2.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Clemson CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,786 housing units in Clemson CCD, South Carolina.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,740 86.57%
Vacant 1,046 13.43%

50.41% of the total 7,786 housing units in Clemson CCD are rental units. This is approximately 3,925 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,754 are occupied by the owner - or 35.37% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Clemson CCD is $951.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Clemson CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    61
  • Less than $500
    59
  • $500 to $999
    2,091
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    785
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    518
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    292
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    119
  • $3,000 or more
    61

Property Value

The median value of a property in Clemson CCD is $283,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Clemson CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    80
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    159
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    147
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    392
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    718
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    900
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    340
  • $1,000,000 or more
    18

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Clemson CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Clemson CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    190
  • 1940 to 1949
    156
  • 1950 to 1959
    780
  • 1960 to 1969
    436
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,200
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,092
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,247
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,479
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,150
  • 2014 or later
    56

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Clemson CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    508
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,871
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,589
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,772

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Clemson CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Clemson CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

20.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Clemson CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    322
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,425
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,688
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,498
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    921
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    310
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    747
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    321
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    231
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    471
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    125
  • 90 or more minutes
    126

Summary

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