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Clinton

Connecticut · 3,368 residents · 2.393 sq mi
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Clinton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,099. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $289,800. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,368
−4%since 2000
from 3,516 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,407 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.9
+19%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20243K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,099
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,538 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,713
+48%since 2000
from $23,404 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,800
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,191
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+51%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(3,182)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(237)
Asian1.2%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.1%(706)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(2,988)
Black0.8%(26)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(241)
Asian2%(68)
Other3.5%(118)
Diversity Score30%(1,009)
Diversity Score
30
+49%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.7%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, Connecticut?

Clinton, Connecticut has about 3,368 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clinton, Connecticut?

The typical household in Clinton, Connecticut earns about $59,099 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinton, Connecticut expensive?

In Clinton, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $289,800, and the typical rent is about $1,191 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, Connecticut?

About 30.7% of adults age 25 and over in Clinton, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton, Connecticut?

About 1.8% of people in Clinton, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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