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Clinton

Arkansas · 2,602 residents · 13.149 sq mi
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Clinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $85,400. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,602
+14%since 2000
from 2,283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
198 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+5%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,125
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,206 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,157
+11%since 2000
from $15,514 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance15.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14%
US avg: 4.2%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$536
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−33.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+10%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(2,332)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(180)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other1.7%(45)
Diversity Score22.4%(582)
Diversity Score
22
+211%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+9%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, Arkansas?

Clinton, Arkansas has about 2,602 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clinton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Clinton, Arkansas earns about $30,125 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 $85,400, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, Arkansas?

About 24.4% 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 20.6% 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 395 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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