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Clio, SC
Town in Marlboro County, South Carolina.
Population
840
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
981
ZIP codes
0
Clio and its ZIP codes
Clio at a glance
- Clio is about 5.6 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,359 a year, 48% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,600 (59% below South Carolina) and median rent is $575 a month.
Local data for Clio, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clio, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,359
Poverty rate
29.2%
Median home value
$106,600
Median rent
$575/mo
Homeownership
69.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.5%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
47.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (13), Scottish Americans (11), Puerto Ricans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marlboro County. PPP loans are for Clio.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,142
5,404 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,332
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$207M
FY 2026, $7,759 per person
How people get to work
Clio, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 47.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clio, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
321
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
30
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clio, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
23.2%
U.S. 12.1% +11.1 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
Cities near Clio
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TatumTown | 5 mi | 0.9 |
| McCollTown | 6 mi | 1.1 |
| Scotch Meadows, NCCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| BlenheimTown | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| BennettsvilleCity | 8.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Raemon, NCCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| Little RockCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| Gibson, NCTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| Laurinburg, NCCity | 13 mi | 12.5 |
| DillonCity | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| HamerCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5 |
| Rowland, NCTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Maxton, NCTown | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Laurel Hill, NCCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| NewtownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Old Hundred, NCCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clio, SC in?
- Clio is in Marlboro County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Clio, SC?
- About 840 people live in Clio, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clio?
- Nearby places include Tatum (5 mi), McColl (6 mi), Scotch Meadows, NC (7.7 mi), Blenheim (7.8 mi), Bennettsville (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023