Clinton is a city located in Henry County Missouri. Clinton has a 2024 population of 9,485. It is also the county seat of Henry County. Clinton is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,209 in 2020.
The average household income in Clinton is $61,356 with a poverty rate of 17.98%. The median age in Clinton is 42.5 years: 40.1 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clinton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,286 | 93.02% |
| Two or more races | 428 | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 149 | 1.67% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,910 | 2.22 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Non Family | 1,703 | 1.17 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Married | 1,431 | 3.04 | 85 | 15 |
| Female | 534 | 3.08 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Male | 242 | 2.83 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
60.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 451 | 7.09% |
| Associates Degree | 681 | 10.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 610 | 9.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 347 | 5.46% |
| High School Graduate | 2,551 | 40.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 160 | 2.52% |
| Some College | 1,561 | 24.54% |
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 | 5,893 | 5,308 | 862 |
| 2+ Races | 278 | 278 | 37 |
| Black | 134 | 126 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 61 | 43 | 9 |
| Asian | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,234 | $64,375 | $41,847 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,000 | $91,348 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $16,675 | $16,055 | $20,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,159 | $47,073 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,420 | $40,201 | $29,745 |
| Some College | $37,102 | $40,497 | $35,027 |
$35,420
Average Earnings
$40,201
Average Male
$29,745
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.28% of Clinton residents speak only English, while 1.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,957 | 1,488 | 18.7% |
| Multiple | 428 | 30 | 7.01% |
| Hispanic | 166 | 29 | 17.47% |
| Asian | 34 | 10 | 29.41% |
| Black | 132 | 10 | 7.58% |
17.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.59%
Male Poverty Rate
20.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clinton is Asian, with 29.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clinton is Multiple, with 7.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.94% |
| High School | 19.9% |
| Some College | 14.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 61.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 45.88% |
| Female Employed | 9.59% |
| Male Employed | 8.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,711 | $73,912 |
| Households | $48,116 | $61,356 |
| Married Families | $69,606 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,235 | $41,735 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
812
Number of Veterans
761
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 369 |
| Vietnam | 150 |
| Second Gulf War | 134 |
| Korea | 59 |
| World War II | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 300 |
| 65 to 74 | 163 |
| 75+ | 137 |
| 55 to 64 | 116 |
| 18 to 34 | 96 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 789 | 12.16% |
| Black | 17 | 11.56% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 1.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
9.9%
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
75.11%
Born in Clinton
98.98%
Native Born
1.02%
Foreign Born
0.3%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
98.98% of Clinton residents were born in the United States, with 75.11% having been born in Missouri. 0.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,830 | 69 | 0.71% |
| 2028 | 9,761 | 69 | 0.71% |
| 2027 | 9,692 | 69 | 0.72% |
| 2026 | 9,623 | 69 | 0.72% |
| 2025 | 9,554 | 69 | 0.73% |
| 2024 | 9,485 | 69 | 0.73% |
| 2023 | 9,416 | 23 | 0.24% |
| 2022 | 9,393 | 95 | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 9,298 | 89 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 9,209 | 210 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 8,999 | 40 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 8,959 | 76 | 0.86% |
| 2017 | 8,883 | 64 | 0.73% |
| 2016 | 8,819 | -34 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 8,853 | -134 | -1.49% |
| 2014 | 8,987 | -25 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 9,012 | -41 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 9,053 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2011 | 9,055 | 53 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 9,002 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,311 | 608 | 6.99% |
| 1990 | 8,703 | 337 | 4.03% |
| 1980 | 8,366 | 862 | 11.49% |
| 1970 | 7,504 | 579 | 8.36% |
| 1960 | 6,925 | 850 | 13.99% |
| 1950 | 6,075 | 34 | 0.56% |
| 1940 | 6,041 | 297 | 5.17% |
| 1930 | 5,744 | 646 | 12.67% |
| 1920 | 5,098 | 106 | 2.12% |
| 1910 | 4,992 | -69 | -1.36% |
| 1900 | 5,061 | 324 | 6.84% |
| 1890 | 4,737 | 1,869 | 65.17% |
| 1880 | 2,868 | -6,962 | -70.82% |