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Clinton

Illinois · 7,225 residents · 3.544 sq mi
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Clinton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,132. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,500. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,225
−3%since 2000
from 7,485 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,039 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+7%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Clinton
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,132
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,279 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,588
+26%since 2000
from $18,729 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+4%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(7,176)
Black0.8%(63)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(167)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(597)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(6,799)
Black0.8%(58)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(227)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other0.9%(68)
Diversity Score12.8%(922)
Diversity Score
13
+60%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, Illinois?

Clinton, Illinois has about 7,225 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clinton, Illinois?

The typical household in Clinton, Illinois earns about $40,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinton, Illinois expensive?

In Clinton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $80,500, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, Illinois?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Clinton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton, Illinois?

About 8.8% of people in Clinton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clinton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Clinton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 212 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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