Clemson is a city in South Carolina state in USA with a population of 16917 residents.. The poverty rate of Clemson is 37.1%, which is 165% higher than national average. The typical household in Clemson earns $46075 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 7 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 53.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Clemson, only 93% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Clemson remained 4.2%, which is 11% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Clemson, only 61% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 21% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Clemson is 97, which is 3% lower than national average. Median home value in Clemson is $267000 , which is 16% higher than national average. While median income in Clemson remained $46075, which is 32% lower than national average.