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Clinton

Mississippi · 25,216 residents · 41.868 sq mi
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Clinton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,539. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,200. Households here earn about 49% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,216
+8%since 2000
from 23,347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
602 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+11%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K23K25K27K29K1990201020202024Clinton
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,539
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,092 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,398
+28%since 2000
from $20,586 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+25%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(17,375)
Black22.5%(5,242)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(203)
Asian1.5%(357)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.3%(11,280)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(14,982)
Black33.8%(8,527)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(373)
Asian4.1%(1,027)
Other1.8%(452)
Diversity Score67%(16,889)
Diversity Score
67
+39%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+64%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, Mississippi?

Clinton, Mississippi has about 25,216 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clinton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Clinton, Mississippi earns about $56,539 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 $143,200, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, Mississippi?

About 42.7% 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 9.1% 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 3,369 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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