Clinton is a city located in Van Buren County Arkansas. Clinton has a 2024 population of 2,531. It is also the county seat of Van Buren County. Clinton is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 1.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,502 in 2020.
The average household income in Clinton is $51,642 with a poverty rate of 23.51%. The median age in Clinton is 46.8 years: 43.5 years for males, and 48.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clinton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,185 | 87.12% |
| Other race | 231 | 9.21% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 1.56% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.92% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 987 | 2.38 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Married | 396 | 3.17 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Non Family | 388 | 1.12 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Female | 190 | 3.32 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Male | 13 | 2.38 | 100 | 0 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
69.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 187 | 10.72% |
| Associates Degree | 126 | 7.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 186 | 10.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 105 | 6.02% |
| High School Graduate | 764 | 43.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 97 | 5.56% |
| Some College | 279 | 16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,617 | 1,343 | 246 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 55 | 34 |
| Other Race | 45 | 38 | 25 |
| Black | 39 | 36 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 | 6 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 55.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,571 | $43,611 | $103,308 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $58,654 |
| High School Graduate | $33,125 | $36,029 | $26,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,643 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,124 | $35,641 | $34,038 |
| Some College | $31,758 | $35,795 | $28,875 |
$35,124
Average Earnings
$35,641
Average Male
$34,038
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.55% of Clinton residents speak only English, while 10.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,080 | 395 | 18.99% |
| Hispanic | 248 | 158 | 63.71% |
| Other | 231 | 149 | 64.5% |
| Black | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
23.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.46%
Male Poverty Rate
26.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clinton is Other, with 64.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clinton is White, with 18.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.33% |
| High School | 19.53% |
| Some College | 17.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 12.99% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,203 | $63,414 |
| Households | $42,292 | $51,642 |
| Married Families | $60,658 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,000 | $31,091 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
178
Number of Veterans
144
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 164 | 9.15% |
| Native American | 8 | 34.78% |
| Black | 6 | 15.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.45%
Born in Clinton
97.01%
Native Born
2.99%
Foreign Born
2.99%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.01% of Clinton residents were born in the United States, with 60.45% having been born in Arkansas. 2.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,568 | 8 | 0.31% |
| 2028 | 2,560 | 7 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 2,553 | 7 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 2,546 | 8 | 0.32% |
| 2025 | 2,538 | 7 | 0.28% |
| 2024 | 2,531 | 7 | 0.28% |
| 2023 | 2,524 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 2,528 | 39 | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 2,489 | -13 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 2,502 | -10 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 2,512 | -17 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 2,529 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 2,533 | -24 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 2,557 | -24 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 2,581 | -17 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 2,598 | -14 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 2,612 | -24 | -0.91% |
| 2012 | 2,636 | -9 | -0.34% |
| 2011 | 2,645 | -10 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 2,655 | 0 | 0% |