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Clinton

Mississippi · 28,100 residents · 41.868 sq mi
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Clinton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,403. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,500. Households here earn about 38% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,100
+20%since 2000
from 23,347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
671 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+9%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,403
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,092 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,432
+48%since 2000
from $20,586 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,004
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(14,410)
Black38.1%(10,693)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(785)
Asian4.6%(1,291)
Other1.6%(454)
Diversity Score71.9%(20,199)
Diversity Score
72
+49%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 40.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+93%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, Mississippi?

Clinton, Mississippi has about 28,100 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clinton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Clinton, Mississippi earns about $64,403 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 $177,500, and the typical rent is about $1,004 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, Mississippi?

About 46.2% 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 8.6% 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 6,253 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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