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Clinton

Indiana · 4,893 residents · 2.252 sq mi
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Clinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,947. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,500. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,893
−5%since 2000
from 5,126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,173 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+2%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,947
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,330 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,484
+40%since 2000
from $14,601 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.560
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+31%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(5,005)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(35)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(143)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(4,744)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1%(49)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0.7%(37)
Diversity Score5.4%(265)
Diversity Score
5
+94%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
11.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, Indiana?

Clinton, Indiana has about 4,893 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clinton, Indiana?

The typical household in Clinton, Indiana earns about $28,947 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinton, Indiana expensive?

In Clinton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $65,500, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, Indiana?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Clinton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton, Indiana?

About 28.7% of people in Clinton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clinton, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Clinton, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 147 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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