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Clinton

Massachusetts · 7,389 residents · 1.493 sq mi
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Clinton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,705. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $271,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,389
−6%since 2000
from 7,884 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,949 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 5,281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+5%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Clinton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,705
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,570 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,183
+20%since 2000
from $21,857 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,200
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$876
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.8% in 2000
55.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+76%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(6,690)
Black1.6%(128)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(873)
Asian0.7%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.1%(2,372)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(5,809)
Black2.7%(200)
Hispanic / Latino15%(1,110)
Asian1%(73)
Other2.7%(202)
Diversity Score44.8%(3,313)
Diversity Score
45
+49%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, Massachusetts?

Clinton, Massachusetts has about 7,389 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clinton, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Clinton, Massachusetts earns about $49,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinton, Massachusetts expensive?

In Clinton, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $271,200, and the typical rent is about $876 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, Massachusetts?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clinton, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton, Massachusetts?

About 11.7% of people in Clinton, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clinton, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Clinton, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 554 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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