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Clinton

Maryland · 35,970 residents · 25.017 sq mi
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Clinton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,801. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $356,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,970
+38%since 2000
from 26,064 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,438 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 1,042 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+12%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K24K30K36K42K1990201020202024Clinton
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,801
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,139 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,178
+45%since 2000
from $24,949 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
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
$356,400
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,551
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $913 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+68%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic9.8%(3,508)
Black80%(28,784)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,865)
Asian2.5%(903)
Other3.1%(1,127)
Diversity Score44.2%(15,900)
Diversity Score
44
−10%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 32.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.9%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, Maryland?

Clinton, Maryland has about 35,970 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clinton, Maryland?

The typical household in Clinton, Maryland earns about $95,801 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 $356,400, and the typical rent is about $1,551 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, Maryland?

About 23.6% 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 3.7% 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 15,983 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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