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Clinton County

New York · 82,128 residents · 1,037.751 sq mi
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Clinton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,489. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82,128
+3%since 2000
from 79,894 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
79 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+10%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
78K80K82K84K87K1990201020202024Clinton County
202478K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,489
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,028 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,660
+26%since 2000
from $17,946 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(73,729)
Black3.4%(2,694)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,964)
Asian0.7%(527)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.7%(12,510)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(74,832)
Black3.6%(2,953)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(2,054)
Asian1.1%(890)
Other1.8%(1,471)
Diversity Score21.1%(17,339)
Diversity Score
21
+35%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.8%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton County, New York?

Clinton County, New York has about 82,128 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clinton County, New York?

The typical household in Clinton County, New York earns about $47,489 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinton County, New York expensive?

In Clinton County, New York, the median home is worth about $117,800, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton County, New York?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Clinton County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton County, New York?

About 13.3% of people in Clinton County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clinton County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Clinton County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,841 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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