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Clinton

South Carolina · 7,633 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 $34,882. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,400. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,633
−6%since 2000
from 8,091 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
731 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+8%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K2000201020202024Clinton
20248K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,882
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,620 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,232
+56%since 2000
from $12,933 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
54.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+54%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(4,861)
Black37.8%(3,061)
Hispanic / Latino1%(77)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(4,925)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(4,160)
Black38%(2,902)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(208)
Asian1.3%(98)
Other3.8%(291)
Diversity Score69.9%(5,334)
Diversity Score
70
+15%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+87%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, South Carolina?

Clinton, South Carolina has about 7,633 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clinton, South Carolina earns about $34,882 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 $112,400, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, South Carolina?

About 28.1% 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 26.1% 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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