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Clinton

Arkansas · 2,509 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 $36,910. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,600. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
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: 280
Median age
45.0
+8%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Clinton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,910
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,206 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,161
+36%since 2000
from $15,514 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$455
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
42.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(2,088)
Black1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(228)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other1.9%(47)
Diversity Score29.5%(739)
Diversity Score
29
+310%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−15%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−65.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, Arkansas?

Clinton, Arkansas has about 2,509 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clinton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Clinton, Arkansas earns about $36,910 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 $114,600, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, Arkansas?

About 16.7% 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 19.6% 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 302 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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