COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Clinton County

Missouri · 16,595 residents · 418.94 sq mi

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Clinton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,306. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $47,300.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.1

US median: 33.0

Less educated

10% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 32%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

16,595

−13%vs 2000

vs 18,979 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

40 / sq mi

−13%vs 2000

vs 45 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.1

−7%vs 2000

vs 37.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202421K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,306

−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $41,629 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,492

−40%vs 2000

vs $19,056 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

12.0%

+2.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.3% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$47,300

−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $91,800 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$312

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $442 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

77.6%

−1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.9% in 2000

22.4% rent

Afford Score

1.8

−18%vs 2000

vs 2.2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic95.8%(18,191)

Black1.5%(284)

Hispanic / Latino1.1%(205)

Asian0.2%(32)

Other0%

Diversity Score6.8%(1,294)

1990

White, non-Hispanic97%(16,102)

Black2%(330)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(107)

Asian0.2%(35)

Other0.8%(128)

Diversity Score8.8%(1,453)

Diversity Score

+28%vs 2000

vs 7 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

10.3%

−4.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

77.1%

−9.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 86.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.4%

−0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.2% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

29.1 min

+24%vs 2000

vs 23.4 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton County, Missouri?

Clinton County, Missouri has about 16,595 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Clinton County, Missouri earns about $26,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinton County, Missouri expensive?

In Clinton County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $47,300, and the typical rent is about $312 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton County, Missouri?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clinton County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton County, Missouri?

About 12.0% of people in Clinton County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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Census Tract 9601 Census Tract 9604 Census Tract 9603 Census Tract 9602.02 Census Tract 9602.01

6 ZIP codes

ZIP 64465 ZIP 64477 ZIP 64454 ZIP 64490 ZIP 64492 ZIP 64493

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