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Clinton

Maryland · 38,376 residents · 25.017 sq mi
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Clinton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,803. Population has grown 47% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $431,400. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,376
+47%since 2000
from 26,064 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,534 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 1,042 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+27%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K24K30K36K42K1990201020202024Clinton
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,803
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,139 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,571
+119%since 2000
from $24,949 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
+16%since 2010
from 0.323 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$431,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,809
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $913 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+56%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.9%(5,176)
Black73.3%(19,102)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(494)
Asian2.4%(637)
Other0%
Diversity Score49%(12,782)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(2,543)
Black75.5%(28,955)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(4,513)
Asian1.9%(728)
Other4.3%(1,637)
Diversity Score51.3%(19,683)
Diversity Score
51
+5%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 32.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.7%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2017
from 88.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, Maryland?

Clinton, Maryland has about 38,376 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clinton, Maryland?

The typical household in Clinton, Maryland earns about $124,803 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinton, Maryland expensive?

In Clinton, Maryland, the median home is worth about $431,400, and the typical rent is about $1,809 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, Maryland?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Clinton, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton, Maryland?

About 7.7% of people in Clinton, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clinton, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Clinton, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,389 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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