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Clinton

North Carolina · 8,600 residents · 7.693 sq mi
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Clinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,904. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $78,200. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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

8,600
+5%since 1990
from 8,204 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,118 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,066 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+10%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Clinton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,904
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,392 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,672
+45%since 1990
from $10,790 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.3%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 26.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$381
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
55.1%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
44.9% rent
3.0
+3%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(4,639)
Black42.3%(3,472)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(94)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score64%(5,252)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(4,455)
Black41.1%(3,531)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(401)
Asian0.7%(63)
Diversity Score68.1%(5,860)
68
+6%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.4%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.9%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
+7%since 1990
from 14.3 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, North Carolina?

Clinton, North Carolina has about 8,600 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clinton, North Carolina?

The typical household in Clinton, North Carolina earns about $25,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinton, North Carolina expensive?

In Clinton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $78,200, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, North Carolina?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clinton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton, North Carolina?

About 23.3% of people in Clinton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clinton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Clinton, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 396 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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