Clemson, South Carolina
| Clemson | |
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| — College town — | |
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| Nickname(s): Tigertown | |
| Motto: "In season, every season." | |
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| Coordinates: 34°41′6″N 82°48′53″W / 34.68500°N 82.81472°WCoordinates: 34°41′6″N 82°48′53″W / 34.68500°N 82.81472°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| Counties | Pickens, Anderson |
| Area | |
| • College town | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km2) |
| • Land | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • College town | 13,905 |
| • Density | 1,782.7/sq mi (688.4/km2) |
| • Urban | 42,199 |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 29631-29634 |
| Area code(s) | 864 |
| FIPS code | 45-14950[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1247312[2] |
| Website | www.cityofclemson.org |
Clemson is a college town located in Pickens and Anderson counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The city is best known as the home to the Clemson University campus. The population was 13,905 at the 2010 census[3] and center of an urban cluster with a total population of 42,199.
Clemson is part of the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Combined Statistical Area. Most of the city is in Pickens County, which is part of the Greenville-Mauldin-Easley Metropolitan Statistical Area. A small portion is in Anderson County, which is part of the Anderson Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History and background [edit]
- The town of Calhoun, South Carolina that bordered the Clemson University campus was renamed Clemson in 1943.
- The city recently[when?] added recreational facilities and paths along Lake Hartwell including a new boardwalk.
- The city of Clemson's character is largely defined by Clemson University, a large public university that dates to 1889. The university is the cultural center of the city even though a small two-block downtown is located directly to the north of the campus.
- Although the university provides housing for students, many students live off-campus in a wide variety of apartment complexes. Save for the downtown, sidewalks are largely absent, but some streets have bike paths. U.S. Route 123 on the northern end of the city, exhibits typical suburban-style shopping center developments.
- The city's comprehensive plan[4] has a historic preservation component which will likely become more important as 1950s and 60s buildings acquire historic status. The Clemson (train) Depot, built in 1893, was rehabilitated in 2001 and now houses the local chamber of commerce.[5]
Geography and climate [edit]
Clemson is located at 34°41′6″N 82°48′53″W / 34.68500°N 82.81472°W (34.684930, -82.814777)[6] approximately 27 miles west of Uptown Greenville and 15 miles north of Anderson.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.8 square miles (20.2 km²), of which, 7.4 square miles (19.1 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1.1 km²) of it (5.39%) is water.
The city is located in the far western point of South Carolina in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains while also on the shores of Lake Hartwell.
Clemson has a humid subtropical climate characterized by humid summers and cool, dry winters. Precipitation does not vary much throughout the seasons, except for the winter months when precipitation is infrequent. Clemson and the rest of the Upstate of South Carolina generally receives 1-3" of snow annually.
| Climate data for Clemson University, South Carolina | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °F (°C) | 52 (11) |
56 (13) |
63 (17) |
72 (22) |
80 (27) |
87 (31) |
90 (32) |
90 (32) |
83 (28) |
73 (23) |
64 (18) |
54 (12) |
72 (22) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 30 (−1) |
32 (0) |
38 (3) |
45 (7) |
55 (13) |
65 (18) |
68 (20) |
69 (21) |
61 (16) |
49 (9) |
39 (4) |
32 (0) |
48.6 (9.2) |
| Precipitation inches (mm) | 4.74 (120.4) |
4.81 (122.2) |
4.83 (122.7) |
3.56 (90.4) |
3.62 (91.9) |
3.67 (93.2) |
4.15 (105.4) |
4.94 (125.5) |
3.72 (94.5) |
3.69 (93.7) |
3.89 (98.8) |
4.78 (121.4) |
50.4 (1,280.2) |
| Source: The Weather Channel [7] | |||||||||||||
National Register of Historical Places [edit]
The following places and buildings in Clemson are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
- Clemson University Historic District I and II
- Clemson College Sheep Barn
- Fort Hill (John C. Calhoun Mansion and Library)
- Hanover House
- Old Stone Church and Cemetery
- J. C. Stribling Barn
- Hopewell Plantation - Gen. Andrew Pickens' Home
Demographics [edit]
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 11,939 people, 5,061 households, and 2,196 families residing in the city. The population does not reflect the additional on-campus population of Clemson University, which adds approximately 17,000 additional residents for eight months of the year.[citation needed]
The population density was 1,620.6 people per square mile (625.5/km²). There were 5,679 housing units at an average density of 770.8 per square mile (297.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.98% White, 11.38% African American, 5.73% Asian, 0.11% Native American, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.82% of the population.
There were 5,061 households out of which 17.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.2% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 56.6% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the city the population was spread out with 14.5% under the age of 18, 36.8% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females there were 106.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,892, and the median income for a family was $61,176. Males had a median income of $39,318 versus $28,663 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,272. About 8.8% of families and 33.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.
Public Safety [edit]
The City of Clemson operates with the Clemson Police Department, Clemson University Fire Department, and Pickens County EMS, for public safety needs. All Departments are staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The Clemson University Fire Department has one station located at 1521 Perimeter Road. The Police Department is located at 1198 Tiger Blvd. Pickens County EMS Medic 4 is located at 115 Commons Way in Central.
Attractions [edit]
In addition to Clemson University, the city is also home to the South Carolina Botanical Garden; that is along the shore of Lake Hartwell, Fort Hill Plantation, Bob Campbell Geology Museum, and many more attractions in nearby cities such as Anderson or Greenville and the Blue Ridge Mountains, which is located just 30 miles from the city center. Along with the many attractions, Clemson is geared to provide a strong sense of community and great quality among its residents. [8]
References [edit]
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/45/4514950.html
- ^ "Cultural Resources Goals and Objectives" (PDF). City of Clemson.
- ^ "Clemson, SC (CSN) — Great American Stations".
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Average Weather for Clemson University, South Carolina". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2011-12-03.
- ^ {City of Clemson, SC | In Season, Every Season. Web. 17 September 2011. <http://www.cityofclemson.org/>}
External links [edit]
- City website
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- Clemson information from oconeecountry.com
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