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Clinton

Wisconsin · 2,336 residents (2025 est.) · 1.432 sq mi
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Clinton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,019. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,041
−6%since 2000
from 2,162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,425 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,510 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+6%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,336 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Clinton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,019
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,987 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,836
+82%since 2000
from $18,015 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
−7%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,010
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $534 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.0%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+35%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(2,055)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(69)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(203)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,797)
Black1.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(187)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(34)
Diversity Score27%(551)
Diversity Score
27
+188%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.5%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, Wisconsin?

Clinton, Wisconsin has about 2,041 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clinton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Clinton, Wisconsin earns about $72,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinton, Wisconsin expensive?

In Clinton, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $209,400, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, Wisconsin?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clinton, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton, Wisconsin?

About 5.9% of people in Clinton, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clinton, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Clinton, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 192 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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