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Clearwater, SC

Census-designated place in Aiken County, South Carolina.

Population

3,319

Land area

4.2sq mi

People per sq mi

792

ZIP codes

0

Clearwater and its ZIP codes

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Clearwater at a glance

  • Clearwater is about 4.5 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $51,731, 25% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,100 (39% below South Carolina) and median rent is $735 a month.

Local data for Clearwater, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Clearwater, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$51,731

Poverty rate

17.3%

Median home value

$158,100

Median rent

$735/mo

Homeownership

57.6%

Bachelor's or higher

10.8%

Median age

39.0

Average commute

25.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (361), German Americans (156), Italian Americans (151).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Aiken County. PPP loans are for Clearwater.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,945

66,800 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,728

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$6.3B

FY 2026, $37,167 per person

Aiken County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Clearwater, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.3%
  • Carpooled21.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home9.3%

Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Clearwater, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

778

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

486

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 40°F

44.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Clearwater, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.3%

U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts

Diabetes

15.9%

U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts

Smoking

17.8%

U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.3%

U.S. 11.1% +5.2 pts

Cities near Clearwater

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BelvedereCensus-designated place3.1 mi3.4
BurnettownTown3.1 mi5.5
North AugustaCity3.6 mi21.4
LangleyCensus-designated place4.2 mi1.1
Beech IslandCensus-designated place5.2 mi4.9
GlovervilleCensus-designated place5.7 mi3.6
Murphys EstatesCensus-designated place6.9 mi2.1
WarrenvilleCensus-designated place6.9 mi1.1
GranitevilleCensus-designated place7.1 mi3.3
AikenCity11 mi21.8
Martinez, GACensus-designated place11 mi14.5
Evans, GACensus-designated place12 mi25.3
Augusta, GA13 mi302.3
JacksonTown14 mi3.5
New EllentonTown14 mi4.4
TrentonTown17 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Clearwater, SC in?
Clearwater is in Aiken County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Clearwater, SC?
About 3,319 people live in Clearwater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Clearwater?
Nearby places include Belvedere (3.1 mi), Burnettown (3.1 mi), North Augusta (3.6 mi), Langley (4.2 mi), Beech Island (5.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023