Clemson, South Carolina

About Clemson

Clemson is a close-knit town in northwestern South Carolina counting 18,610 people who proudly call it home.

Clemson holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.94 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,344 residents per square mile.

📰 Clemson News Today

• New tool to protect South Carolina’s Carolina Bays Clemson News · Oct 9
• Shane Beamer's statement win over Florida should have Clemson's undivided attention Rubbing the Rock · Oct 10
• Dabo Swinney Needs A Miracle Run To Save Clemson’s Season Yahoo Sports · Oct 9
• Why This Percentage Shows Glaring Offensive Issue For Clemson Football Sports Illustrated · Oct 10
• Match Day Central: No. 16 Clemson at South Carolina Clemson University Athletics · Aug 27

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest South Carolina headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Clemson Unique

• The only place in America named Clemson — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern South Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of South Carolina — one of 475 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 18,610.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Clemson

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Clemson

• McAlister's Deli — sandwich
• Red Bowl — asian
• Beef O'Brady's — american
• China Express
• Dutch Bros. Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Eggs Up Grill — american
• Habanero's Mexican Grill — mexican
• Mac's Drive In — burger
• Moe Joe (café)
• Rick Erwin's Clemson

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Clemson Area African American Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clemson

• Ashley Dearing Park reviews ★
• Clemson Park reviews ★
• Earl Anderson Park reviews ★
• Gateway Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Clemson

• Clemson Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Clemson

🏘️ Nearby Communities