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Clinton

Connecticut · 3,441 residents · 2.393 sq mi
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Clinton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,824. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $273,200. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,441
−2%since 2000
from 3,516 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,438 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.7
+34%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,824
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,538 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,807
+91%since 2000
from $23,404 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,284
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(2,763)
Black2.4%(84)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(430)
Asian1.8%(61)
Other0.3%(9)
Diversity Score37.6%(1,296)
Diversity Score
38
+88%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, Connecticut?

Clinton, Connecticut has about 3,441 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clinton, Connecticut?

The typical household in Clinton, Connecticut earns about $68,824 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 $273,200, and the typical rent is about $1,284 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, Connecticut?

About 33.0% 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 8.6% of people in Clinton, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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