Clewiston, Florida
Clewiston: city in Florida
About
Clewiston is a city located in the county of Hendry in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,155 and a population density of 585 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,099 inhabitants.
The city was created 106 years ago in 1919.
Quick Facts about Clewiston
| Population | 8,099 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| County | Hendry County |
| Postal code | 33440 |
| Phone Area Codes | 863 |
| Area | 12.23 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 26.7542,-80.9337 |
| Altitude | 16 feet / 5 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1920 (106 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:14:12 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 662 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.66% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Clewiston is located at 26°45'15"N 80°56'1"W (26.7542300, -80.9336800).
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Clewiston increased by 11.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,155 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,144 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,087 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,125 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,292 | 2.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,432 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,670 | 3.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,834 | 2.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,922 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,020 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,099 | 0.98% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,974 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,005 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,733 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,995 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.8% |
| White only, percent : | 92.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 22.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 73.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 826 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.3% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $95,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,005 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $431 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $655 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,142 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.2% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 117,004 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 56,978 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 362,835 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,787 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,574 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,988 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,645 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 868 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 489 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 140 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,414 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 126 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,411 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,508.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.60 |
Best Things to Do in Clewiston
1BILLIE SWAMP SAFARI
30000 Gator Tail Trl., Clewiston, FL 33440, United States View details
Phone: +18639836101 | Website available
2Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
30290 Josie Billie Hwy PMB 1003, Clewiston, FL 33440, United States View details
Phone: +18779021113 | Website available
3Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area
Clewiston, FL 33440, United States View details
Website available
4Clewiston Museum
109 Central Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440, United States View details
Phone: +18639832870 | Website available
5Dinner Island Ranch
17781 Co Rd 833, Clewiston, FL 33440, United States View details
Website available
Where to Eat in Clewiston
1Sonny's BBQ
1030 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440, United States View details
Phone: +18639834171 | Website available
2Wendy's
800 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440, United States View details
Phone: +18639832321 | Website available
3Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
504 E Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440, United States View details
Phone: +18639832640 | Website available
4Beef 'O' Brady's
892 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440, United States View details
Phone: +18639835002 | Website available
5Burger King
1014 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440, United States View details
Phone: +18639837834 | Website available
Where to Stay in Clewiston
1Best Western Of Clewiston
1020 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440, United States View details
Phone: +18639833400 | Website available
2Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clewiston, an IHG Hotel
1024 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440, United States View details
Phone: +18639835100 | Website available
3Hampton Inn Clewiston
305 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440, United States View details
Phone: +18633015403 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Clewiston
1Clewiston City Hall
115 W Ventura Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440 View details
Phone: +18639831484 | Website available
2Clewiston City Office
1201 San Luiz Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440 View details
Phone: +18639020111 | Website available
3Hendry County School Board
1501 Francisco St, Clewiston, FL 33440, United States View details
Phone: +18639836060 | Website available
People born in Clewiston (9)
People born in Clewiston, including football player Alfonso Marshall, All-college football player, professional football player, offensive lineman Randy Dixon, basketball player Steffon Bradford, .
More notable people
- Titus Dixon (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 15/06/1966
- Reggie Freeman (American football linebacker) he was born in 08/05/1970
- Deon Humphrey (American football linebacker) he was born in 07/05/1976
- Anthony Midget (American football coach) he was born in 22/02/1978
- Quorey Payne (American football player) he was born in 12/10/1982
- Wardell Rouse he was born in 09/06/1972
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Clewiston, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKE | Okeechobee | 801 North Parrott Avenue | RAIL |
| WPB | West Palm Beach | 201 South Tamarind Ave | RAIL |
| DLB | Delray Beach | 345 South Congress Ave | RAIL |
| DFB | Deerfield Beach | 1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd | RAIL |
| FTM | Fort Myers, Florida | 6050 Plaza Drive | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Clewiston.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Clewiston Post Office | Clewiston (FL) | 33440 |
| Lake Harbor Post Office | Lake Harbor (FL) | 33459 |
| Moore Haven Post Office | Moore Haven (FL) | 33471 |
| South Bay Post Office | South Bay (FL) | 33493 |
| Belle Glad Post Office | Belle Glade (FL) | 33430 |
Other cities in Hendry County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hendry County , FL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| LaBelle | 5,263 | City in Florida |
| Port LaBelle | 3,530 | Census-designated place in Hendry County, Florida |
| Harlem | 2,705 | A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida. |
Distance to Other Cities
Clewiston distances to largest Florida cities