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Clinton County

Kentucky · 9,253 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 $33,092. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,900. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,253
−4%since 2000
from 9,634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+11%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Clinton County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,092
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,730
+64%since 2000
from $13,286 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(8,680)
Black0.4%(39)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(245)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other1.7%(157)
Diversity Score11.9%(1,103)
Segregation Score23.5%(2,173)
Diversity Score
12
+251%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton County, Kentucky?

Clinton County, Kentucky has about 9,253 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clinton County, Kentucky earns about $33,092 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 $77,900, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton County, Kentucky?

About 12.3% 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 22.2% 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 118 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9702.02Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9702.04Census Tract 9702.03
1 ZIP code
ZIP 42602
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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