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Clinton

Louisiana · 1,653 residents · 2.74 sq mi
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Clinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,875. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 345 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,200. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,653
−17%since 2000
from 1,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
603 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+13%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9901K2K2K2K1990201020202024Clinton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,875
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,016 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,036
+35%since 2000
from $13,353 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,200
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$380
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+92%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(797)
Black57.6%(1,150)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(35)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.9%(1,256)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(621)
Black58.8%(972)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(20)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.8%(1,022)
Diversity Score
62
−2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
−17%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, Louisiana?

Clinton, Louisiana has about 1,653 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clinton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Clinton, Louisiana earns about $28,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinton, Louisiana expensive?

In Clinton, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $126,200, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, Louisiana?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Clinton, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton, Louisiana?

About 27.1% of people in Clinton, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clinton, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Clinton, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 251 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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