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Clinton

Louisiana · 1,340 residents · 2.74 sq mi
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Clinton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,722. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 658 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $187,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,340
−33%since 2000
from 1,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
489 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+24%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9901K2K2K2K1990201020202024Clinton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,722
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,016 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,802
+108%since 2000
from $13,353 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,500
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+65%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(565)
Black52.9%(709)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(18)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other2.8%(37)
Diversity Score67.7%(908)
Diversity Score
68
+8%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+6%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, Louisiana?

Clinton, Louisiana has about 1,340 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clinton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Clinton, Louisiana earns about $49,722 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 $187,500, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, Louisiana?

About 26.6% 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 17.1% 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 564 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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