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Clinton County

Missouri · 21,184 residents · 418.94 sq mi
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Clinton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,213. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $160,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
21,184
+12%since 2000
from 18,979 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+12%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K18K19K20K22K1990201020202024Clinton County
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,213
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,629 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,461
+49%since 2000
from $19,056 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+17%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(19,264)
Black1%(202)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(502)
Asian0.4%(85)
Other2.3%(481)
Diversity Score14.8%(3,142)
Segregation Score28.8%(6,098)
Diversity Score
15
+117%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton County, Missouri?

Clinton County, Missouri has about 21,184 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clinton County, Missouri earns about $62,213 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 $160,800, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton County, Missouri?

About 22.0% 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 10.3% of people in Clinton County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clinton County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Clinton County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,589 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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