State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,115.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.06% (5)
Growth Since 2010
-2.03% (-175)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Clinton, North Carolina Population 2021
8,464
Clinton is a city located in Sampson County North Carolina. With a 2020 population of 8,464, it is the 101st largest city in North Carolina and the 3476th largest city in the United States . Clinton is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually but its population has decreased by -2.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,639 in 2010. Clinton reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 8 miles, Clinton has a population density of 1,115 people per square mile.
The average household income in Clinton is $56,644 with a poverty rate of 26.22%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $664 per month, and the median house value is $122,700. The median age in Clinton is 40.2 years, 39.3 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
Clinton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clintonwas:
- White: 49.75%
- Black or African American: 39.80%
- Two or more races: 4.03%
- Other race: 3.30%
- Native American: 1.99%
- Asian: 1.12%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Clinton, North Carolina is 8,464 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 8,454.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 8,639.
Clinton, North Carolina Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,231 | 49.75% |
| Black or African American | 3,385 | 39.80% |
| Two or More Races | 343 | 4.03% |
| Some Other Race | 281 | 3.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 169 | 1.99% |
| Asian | 95 | 1.12% |
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Clinton Population by Race
Clinton Population Pyramid $2021
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Clinton Population by Age
Clinton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,213 | 2.42 | 47.3 |
| Non Family | 1,387 | 1.09 | 35.8 |
| Married | 1,057 | 3.29 | 75.5 |
| Female | 632 | 3.65 | 23.4 |
| Male | 137 | 3.46 | 56.2 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
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Clinton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 427 | 7.33% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 588 | 10.10% |
| High School Graduate | 1,852 | 31.80% |
| Some College | 1,140 | 19.58% |
| Associates Degree | 501 | 8.60% |
| Bachelors Degree | 833 | 14.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 482 | 8.28% |
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Clinton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Clinton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,694 | 2,420 | 964 |
| Black | 2,359 | 1,921 | 253 |
| Hispanic | 518 | 261 | 19 |
| Other Race | 169 | 117 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 131 | 104 | 42 |
| Native American | 98 | 75 | 30 |
| Asian | 68 | 56 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35.78%.
Clinton Educational Attainment by Race
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$29,606
Average Earnings
$33,977
Average Male
$24,789
Average Female
Clinton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Clinton Language by Age
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Clinton Language
87.92% of Clinton residents speak only English, while 12.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.79% of the population.
Clinton Language
Clinton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,105 | 1,363 | 43.90% |
| Hispanic | 991 | 448 | 45.21% |
| White | 3,311 | 237 | 7.16% |
| Other | 271 | 63 | 23.25% |
| Multiple | 313 | 56 | 17.89% |
| Native | 159 | 19 | 11.95% |
| Asian | 93 | 1 | 1.08% |
26.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.50%
Male Poverty Rate
30.26%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Clinton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clinton is Hispanic, with 45.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clinton is Asian, with 1.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.60%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.23%.
Clinton Poverty
Clinton Poverty Rate by Education
Clinton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.7%
Male Marriage Rate
31.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Clinton Married by Age and Sex
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Clinton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Clinton Marital Status by Race
Clinton Marital Status
Clinton Veterans by War
Clinton Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 294 | 9.09% |
| Black | 209 | 7.91% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.97% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 3.14% |
| Asian | 6 | 8.11% |
| Native American | 3 | 2.24% |
Clinton Veterans by Race
Clinton Veterans by Education
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14.10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
Clinton Veterans by Education
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52.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
Clinton Employment by Age
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Clinton Employment by Race
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Clinton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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75.22%
Born in Clinton
92.36%
Native Born
7.64%
Foreign Born
6.09%
Non Citizen
1.55%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.36% of Clinton residents were born in the United States, with 75.22% having been born in North Carolina. 6.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Clinton Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,464 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 8,459 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 8,454 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 8,449 | -33 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 8,482 | -9 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 8,491 | -111 | -1.29% |
| 2015 | 8,602 | -53 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 8,655 | -21 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 8,676 | 6 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 8,670 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 8,665 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2010 | 8,666 | 66 | 0.08% |
| 2000 | 8,600 | 396 | 0.47% |
| 1990 | 8,204 | 652 | 0.83% |
| 1980 | 7,552 | 395 | 0.54% |
| 1970 | 7,157 | -304 | -0.42% |
| 1960 | 7,461 | 3,047 | 5.39% |
| 1950 | 4,414 | 857 | 2.18% |
| 1940 | 3,557 | 845 | 2.75% |
| 1930 | 2,712 | 0.00% |