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Clinton County

Kentucky · 9,135 residents · 197.063 sq mi
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Clinton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,348. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,100. The poverty rate of 38.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,135
−5%vs 2000
vs 9,634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
46 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 39.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Clinton County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$11,348
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,563 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,838
−49%vs 2000
vs $13,286 in 2000
US average: $14,340
38.1%
+12.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$28,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$198
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $294 in 2000
US average: $450
75.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.1% in 2000
24.1% rent
2.5
+15%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(9,450)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(118)
Asian0%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(328)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(9,129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(6)
Diversity Score0.4%(37)
0
−88%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
44.4%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
+54%vs 2000
vs 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clinton County, Kentucky?

Clinton County, Kentucky has about 9,135 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Clinton County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Clinton County, Kentucky earns about $11,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinton County, Kentucky expensive?

In Clinton County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $28,100, and the typical rent is about $198 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton County, Kentucky?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Clinton County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton County, Kentucky?

About 38.1% of people in Clinton County, Kentucky 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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