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Arkansas · 2,511 residents (2025 est.) · 13.149 sq mi
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Clinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,946. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,800. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,509
+10%since 2000
from 2,283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
191 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,511 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Clinton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,946
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,206 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,664
+53%since 2000
from $15,514 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−14%since 2010
from 0.471 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.3%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+15%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,166)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(61)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(164)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(2,260)
Black0.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(197)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other1.2%(29)
Diversity Score22.8%(572)
Diversity Score
23
+217%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
+20.8 ptssince 2017
from 59.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, Arkansas?

Clinton, Arkansas has about 2,509 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clinton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Clinton, Arkansas earns about $42,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinton, Arkansas expensive?

In Clinton, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $126,800, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, Arkansas?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Clinton, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton, Arkansas?

About 20.0% of people in Clinton, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clinton, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Clinton, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 302 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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