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Clinton

New Jersey · 2,632 residents · 1.346 sq mi
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Clinton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,121. Population has grown 28% since 1990. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $221,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,632
+28%since 1990
from 2,054 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,955 / sq mi
+28%since 1990
from 1,526 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+6%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Clinton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,121
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,851 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$37,463
+63%since 1990
from $23,002 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$221,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $191,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$862
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $730 in 1990
US average: $602
74.6%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
25.4% rent
2.8
−22%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,988)
Black1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(40)
Asian1.9%(38)
Diversity Score12.2%(251)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(2,355)
Black1.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(108)
Asian3.7%(98)
Diversity Score21.7%(572)
22
+77%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.1%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 44.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 93.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
−14%since 1990
from 26.4 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, New Jersey?

Clinton, New Jersey has about 2,632 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clinton, New Jersey earns about $78,121 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 $221,700, and the typical rent is about $862 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, New Jersey?

About 49.1% 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 2.8% of people in Clinton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clinton, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Clinton, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 578 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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