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Clinton

Mississippi · 23,347 residents · 41.868 sq mi
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Clinton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,092. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $95,100. Households here earn about 50% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,347
+7%since 1990
from 21,847 in 1990
1990 – 2025
558 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 522 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
+6%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K23K25K27K29K1990201020202024Clinton
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,092
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,770 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,586
+40%since 1990
from $14,677 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.0%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$95,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$583
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $438 in 1990
US average: $602
71.8%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
28.2% rent
2.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(17,756)
Black17.2%(3,759)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(165)
Asian1.4%(297)
Diversity Score40%(8,736)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(17,375)
Black22.5%(5,242)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(203)
Asian1.5%(357)
Diversity Score48.3%(11,280)
48
+21%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 38.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.9%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−29%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clinton, Mississippi?

Clinton, Mississippi has about 23,347 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clinton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Clinton, Mississippi earns about $47,092 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinton, Mississippi expensive?

In Clinton, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $95,100, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, Mississippi?

About 40.5% of adults age 25 and over in Clinton, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton, Mississippi?

About 8.0% of people in Clinton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clinton, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Clinton, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,500 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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