About Clermont
- The Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate for Clermont is 52,812 people, up from 43,021 in the 2020 census; 19.8% of residents 5 and older speak a language other than English at home and 15.8% are foreign-born. Source
- The City says Clermont was founded in 1884, incorporated in 1916, is the largest city in Lake County, and sits about 20 miles west of Orlando. Source
- The City's economic pages name Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, the UF Cancer Center and the PUR Clinic, and list healthcare, sports medicine, national sports training, sports tourism and professional services as key industries. Source
- The City lists higher education nearby: University of Central Florida, Saint Leo, Lake-Sumter State College and the Health Sciences Academy, and the National Training Center. Source
- A City statistics sheet (2017 ACS estimates) shows the top employment categories for residents: health care and social assistance 16.6%, retail trade 12.2%, arts, entertainment and recreation 11.8%, educational services 11.7%. Source