Clinton, NC Demographics

The total population of Clinton is estimated to be 8,362 with 4,123 males (49.31%) and 4,239 females (50.69%). There are 116 more females than males in Clinton.
The median household income in Clinton was $37,675 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 488(1.28%) from $38,163 in 2020. This income is 50.50% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Clinton sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $56,567. Overall, the median household income for the city of Clinton stands at $37,675.
In Clinton, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $27,938 for males and $22,071 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $46,426 for males and $40,002 for females.
In Clinton, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 5 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, Asian households have the highest median household income at $103,327, while Some Other Race households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $16,074.
In 2022, the population of Clinton was 8,278, a 0.31% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Clinton's population was 8,304, a decline of 0.86% compared to a population of 8,376 in 2020.
The median age in Clinton, NC is 42.5, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.22% were under the age of 15, 16.73% aged 15 to 29, 41.24% aged 30 to 64, 20.16% aged 65 to 84, and 3.66% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Clinton population: 39.78% are White, 39.30% are Black or African American, 1.67% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.09% are Asian, 8.92% are some other race and 8.22% are multiracial.