CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Clinton

Iowa · 29,201 residents · 35.6 sq mi

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Clinton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,562. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $36,600.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.6

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 22%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

29,201

+5%vs 2000

vs 27,772 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

820 / sq mi

+5%vs 2000

vs 780 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.6

−7%vs 2000

vs 38.3 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202424K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$23,562

−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $34,159 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,830

−32%vs 2000

vs $17,320 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

12.7%

+0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.5% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$36,600

−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $61,500 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$302

+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $383 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

68.4%

−0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 69.3% in 2000

31.6% rent

Afford Score

1.6

−14%vs 2000

vs 1.8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic92.9%(25,791)

Black3.2%(878)

Hispanic / Latino1.7%(466)

Asian0.8%(213)

Other0%

Diversity Score13.7%(3,792)

1990

White, non-Hispanic96.6%(28,196)

Black2.4%(699)

Hispanic / Latino0.4%(119)

Asian0.5%(133)

Other0.6%(173)

Diversity Score9.3%(2,722)

Diversity Score

−32%vs 2000

vs 14 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.4%

−0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

76.2%

−8.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 84.2% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.2%

−0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.5% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

14.0 min

+17%vs 2000

vs 11.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, Iowa?

Clinton, Iowa has about 29,201 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Clinton, Iowa?

The typical household in Clinton, Iowa earns about $23,562 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinton, Iowa expensive?

In Clinton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $36,600, and the typical rent is about $302 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, Iowa?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clinton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton, Iowa?

About 12.7% of people in Clinton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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