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Clinton

New Jersey · 2,054 residents · 1.346 sq mi
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Clinton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $52,851. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 578 residents. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $191,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,054
−22%vs 2000
vs 2,632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,526 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 1,955 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.7
−5%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Clinton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,851
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,121 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,002
−39%vs 2000
vs $37,463 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$191,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $221,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$730
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $862 in 2000
US average: $450
67.4%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.6% in 2000
32.6% rent
3.6
+28%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(2,355)
Black1.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(108)
Asian3.7%(98)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(572)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,988)
Black1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(40)
Asian1.9%(38)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score12.2%(251)
12
−44%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

44.1%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
93.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
18.5%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.4 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clinton, New Jersey?

Clinton, New Jersey has about 2,054 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Clinton, New Jersey?

The typical household in Clinton, New Jersey earns about $52,851 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinton, New Jersey expensive?

In Clinton, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $191,900, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, New Jersey?

About 44.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clinton, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton, New Jersey?

About 2.2% of people in Clinton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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