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Clinton

Wisconsin · 2,221 residents · 1.432 sq mi
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Clinton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,940. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $136,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,221
+3%since 2000
from 2,162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,551 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,510 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+12%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Clinton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,940
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,987 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,948
+50%since 2000
from $18,015 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$889
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $534 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
40.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+2%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(1,849)
Black1.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(269)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other2.2%(49)
Diversity Score35.4%(786)
Diversity Score
35
+277%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, Wisconsin?

Clinton, Wisconsin has about 2,221 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clinton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Clinton, Wisconsin earns about $61,940 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 $136,200, and the typical rent is about $889 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, Wisconsin?

About 18.3% 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 7.4% 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 372 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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