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Clinton

North Carolina · 8,383 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 $33,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $136,200. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
8,383
−3%since 2000
from 8,600 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,090 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+3%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,679
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,904 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,456
+56%since 2000
from $15,672 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
49.9% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(3,338)
Black39.9%(3,343)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(1,202)
Asian1.1%(96)
Other3.5%(292)
Diversity Score81.4%(6,824)
Diversity Score
81
+19%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.6%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, North Carolina?

Clinton, North Carolina has about 8,383 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clinton, North Carolina earns about $33,679 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 $136,200, and the typical rent is about $671 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 27.1% 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 179 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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