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Clinton

North Carolina · 8,639 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 $30,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $116,600. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% 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
8,639
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,600 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,123 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+3%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,904 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,469
+50%since 2000
from $15,672 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.556
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$491
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
49.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+27%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(4,455)
Black41.1%(3,531)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(401)
Asian0.7%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.1%(5,860)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(4,021)
Black40.3%(3,481)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(791)
Asian1.1%(95)
Other2.2%(191)
Diversity Score75.8%(6,550)
Diversity Score
76
+11%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+4%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.6%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, North Carolina?

Clinton, North Carolina has about 8,639 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clinton, North Carolina earns about $30,500 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 $116,600, and the typical rent is about $491 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, North Carolina?

About 22.7% 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 25.1% 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 435 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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