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Clinton

South Carolina · 8,091 residents · 10.445 sq mi
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Clinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,620. Population has declined 9% since 2009. Median home value is $55,700. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,091
−9%vs 2009
vs 8,915 in 2009
2000 – 2025
775 / sq mi
−9%vs 2009
vs 854 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
32.4
−2%vs 2009
vs 33.2 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
7K8K8K9K9K2000201020202024Clinton
20248K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,620
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $27,149 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$12,933
−7%vs 2009
vs $13,933 in 2009
US average: $21,522
23.1%
−8.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 31.6% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $62,700 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$442
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $580 in 2009
US average: $602
57.7%
+16.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 40.8% in 2009
42.3% rent
2.1
−9%vs 2009
vs 2.3 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(5,389)
Black35%(3,116)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(339)
Asian0.2%(14)
Diversity Score63.9%(5,694)
2000
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(4,861)
Black37.8%(3,061)
Hispanic / Latino1%(77)
Asian0.3%(22)
Diversity Score60.9%(4,925)
61
−5%vs 2009
vs 64 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
−3.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 21.3% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.9%
−7.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 67.4% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.4 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clinton, South Carolina?

Clinton, South Carolina has about 8,091 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clinton, South Carolina earns about $26,620 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinton, South Carolina expensive?

In Clinton, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $55,700, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, South Carolina?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Clinton, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton, South Carolina?

About 23.1% of people in Clinton, South Carolina 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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