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Clewiston, FL
City in Hendry County, Florida.
Population
7,348
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,633
ZIP codes
0
Clewiston and its ZIP codes
Clewiston at a glance
- Clewiston is about 3.9 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,222 a year, 23% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $239,200 (33% below Florida) and median rent is $763 a month.
Local data for Clewiston, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clewiston, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,222
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$239,200
Median rent
$763/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Cuban Americans (2,025), Mexican Americans (895), German Americans (539).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hendry County. PPP loans are for Clewiston.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,393
12,747 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,202
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$212M
FY 2026, $5,358 per person
How people get to work
Clewiston, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clewiston, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
216
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
657
4.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 51°F
46.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clewiston, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.4%
U.S. 11.1% +15.3 pts
Cities near Clewiston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarlemCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake HarborCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Moore HavenCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| MonturaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 22.3 |
| South BayCity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| PioneerCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 21.2 |
| PahokeeCity | 18 mi | 5.3 |
| Belle GladeCity | 20 mi | 7 |
| Canal PointCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| Buckhead RidgeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| Port LaBelleCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 10.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clewiston, FL in?
- Clewiston is in Hendry County, Florida.
- What is the population of Clewiston, FL?
- About 7,348 people live in Clewiston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clewiston?
- Nearby places include Harlem (1.7 mi), Lake Harbor (9.5 mi), Moore Haven (11 mi), Montura (12 mi), South Bay (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023