Clemson
City in Pickens County, South Carolina
Clemson is a city in Pickens County, South Carolina, with 17,681 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 725 ft (221 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clemson University, 1.6 miles SW.
- 17,681residents (2020 Census)
- 725 ftelevation · 221 m
- 8.0 sq miland area · 20.6 km²
- 2,219 / sq mipopulation density
- 29631main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Clemson
Clemson ([note a]) is a city in Pickens and Anderson counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Clemson is adjacent to Clemson University, and is identified with it. In 2015, the Princeton Review cited the town of Clemson as ranking #1 in the United States for "town-and-gown" relations with its resident university. The population of the city was 17,681 at the 2020 census.
Clemson is part of the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, SC Combined Statistical Area.
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Living in Clemson
- Median household income
- $49,520
- Median home value
- $398,400
- Median rent
- $1,007/mo
- Median age
- 24.8
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Clemson had 17,681 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,681 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,219 per sq mi (857 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clemson at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Pickens County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,681 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.97 sq mi (20.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6846° N, 82.8101° W |
| ZIP codes | 29631, 29634 |
| Official website | cityofclemson.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4514950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clemson
- Clemson University1.6 mi SW
- Central3.2 mi NE
- Pendleton3.4 mi SE
- La France5.3 mi SE
- Cateechee5.9 mi N
- Norris6.5 mi NE
- Utica6.5 mi W
- Newry6.5 mi NW
- Sandy Springs6.6 mi SE
- Six Mile8.6 mi N
- Seneca8.8 mi W
- Liberty9.8 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Clemson
What county is Clemson in?
Clemson is in Pickens County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Clemson, SC?
17,681 people lived in Clemson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clemson, SC?
The main ZIP code is 29631. Other ZIP codes: 29634.
What is the elevation of Clemson?
725 feet (221 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clemson?
Clemson University (1.6 mi), Central (3.2 mi), Pendleton (3.4 mi), La France (5.3 mi), Cateechee (5.9 mi).
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