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Clinton

New Jersey · 2,719 residents · 1.346 sq mi
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Clinton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,850. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $381,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,719
+3%since 2000
from 2,632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,020 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,955 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+8%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Clinton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,850
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,121 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,354
+16%since 2000
from $37,463 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$381,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $221,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,094
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $862 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+60%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(2,299)
Black1.3%(36)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(169)
Asian6.7%(181)
Other0.6%(17)
Diversity Score33.4%(909)
Diversity Score
33
+54%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, New Jersey?

Clinton, New Jersey has about 2,719 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clinton, New Jersey earns about $83,850 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 $381,100, and the typical rent is about $1,094 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, New Jersey?

About 59.1% 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 3.2% 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 665 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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