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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Clinton County

Kentucky · 9,634 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 $19,563. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $42,200. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% 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

9,634
+5%since 1990
from 9,135 in 1990
1990 – 2025
49 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 46 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+11%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Clinton County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,563
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,348 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,286
+94%since 1990
from $6,838 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.8%
−12.3 ptssince 1990
from 38.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$294
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $198 in 1990
US average: $602
77.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
22.9% rent
2.2
−13%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(9,129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.4%(37)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(9,450)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(118)
Asian0%(4)
Diversity Score3.4%(328)
3
+730%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.5%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 44.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−35%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton County, Kentucky?

Clinton County, Kentucky has about 9,634 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clinton County, Kentucky earns about $19,563 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 $42,200, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton County, Kentucky?

About 8.0% 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 25.8% of people in Clinton County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clinton County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Clinton County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 499 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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