Clio, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 840, Clio's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Clio is a small community located in South Carolina, within Marlboro County. The total population is 840. It ranks as the 287th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clio is 38.3 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 9.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clio is $36,359. This is 48% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.2%. This is 107% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 12.2%. This is 149% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $106,600. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Clio is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clio is Black or African American, making up 62.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 13.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (13.3%) is well below the state average of 61.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (62.4% vs 24.6%).

Education

10.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Clio, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.