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Clinton Micro

Clinton, IA · 1 counties · 50,149 residents · 694.959 sq mi
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Clinton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,423. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $72,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50,149
−2%since 1990
from 51,040 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
72 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 73 / sq mi in 1990
Median age
38.2
+9%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K47K49K50K52K1990201020202024Clinton
202446K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.4%(3,227)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.9%(3,452)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.6%(3,827)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.4%(3,714)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.5%(2,744)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.4%(5,694)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.7%(7,850)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.5%(6,773)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.8%(4,934)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.7%(3,873)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846%(2,985)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.1%(1,076)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,423
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,410 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,724
+50%since 1990
from $11,795 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.2%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,600
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$399
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
27.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(49,966)
Black1.4%(707)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(221)
Asian0.3%(170)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(47,722)
Black1.9%(930)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(627)
Asian0.5%(269)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2%(905)
Puerto Rican0.6%(258)
Dominican0.3%(129)
Guatemalan0.2%(114)
Spaniard0.2%(100)
Cuban0.1%(26)
Colombian0%(23)
Chilean0%(12)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(70)
Korean0.1%(68)
Laotian0.1%(59)
Japanese0.1%(31)
Chinese0%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(9)
Ancestry
German35.7%(16,502)
Irish16.4%(7,575)
English7.5%(3,460)
American4.2%(1,950)
Dutch3.5%(1,613)
Norwegian2.6%(1,188)
Swedish2.2%(1,008)
Danish1.9%(887)
Italian1.5%(713)
French1.4%(662)
Scottish1.2%(561)
Polish0.9%(428)
+ 36 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.7%(311)
Czech0.6%(279)
Belgian0.5%(252)
Arab0.5%(220)
Egyptian0.3%(153)
Welsh0.3%(152)
Swiss0.3%(136)
Russian0.2%(110)
British0.2%(77)
Israeli0.1%(60)
Macedonian0.1%(60)
Austrian0.1%(59)
Nigerian0.1%(43)
Canadian0.1%(40)
Greek0.1%(36)
Serbian0.1%(36)
Ukrainian0.1%(34)
West Indian0.1%(33)
Jamaican0.1%(33)
Iraqi0.1%(30)
Finnish0.1%(26)
Jordanian0.1%(24)
Bulgarian0%(22)
Romanian0%(22)
Croatian0%(21)
Iranian0%(14)
Turkish0%(13)
Slovak0%(5)
Kenyan0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.6%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
−32%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.3%(4,818)
Married62%(11,798)
Widowed2.9%(547)
Divorced9.9%(1,877)
Women 15+
Never married20.2%(4,163)
Married56%(11,547)
Widowed13.2%(2,719)
Divorced10.6%(2,179)
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1 component county

Clinton CountyCENTRAL46,002
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton, IA?

Clinton, IA has about 50,149 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clinton, IA?

The typical household in Clinton, IA earns about $37,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinton, IA expensive?

In Clinton, IA, the median home is worth about $72,600, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton, IA?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clinton, IA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton, IA?

About 10.2% of people in Clinton, IA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clinton, IA grown since 1990?

Yes, Clinton, IA has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 891 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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