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Clinton

Kentucky · 1,415 residents · 1.613 sq mi
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Clinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,875. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,800. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,415
−8%since 1990
from 1,539 in 1990
1990 – 2025
877 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 954 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.5
+7%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Clinton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,875
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,672 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,236
+88%since 1990
from $8,125 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 30.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$255
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $200 in 1990
US average: $602
64.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.3% in 1990
35.8% rent
1.8
−17%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76%(1,169)
Black23.5%(362)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(13)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score47.3%(727)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(981)
Black27.1%(383)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score52.8%(747)
53
+12%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.5%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 45.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−12%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clinton, Kentucky?

Clinton, Kentucky has about 1,415 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clinton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Clinton, Kentucky earns about $21,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinton, Kentucky expensive?

In Clinton, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $38,800, and the typical rent is about $255 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, Kentucky?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clinton, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton, Kentucky?

About 31.6% of people in Clinton, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clinton, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Clinton, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 124 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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