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 $52,276 with a poverty rate of 23.25%. The median age in Clinton is 47.9 years: 42.8 years for males, and 48.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clinton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,212 | 88.27% |
| Other race | 197 | 7.86% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 2.27% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,105 | 2.12 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Non Family | 449 | 1.06 | 31.8 | 68.2 |
| Married | 443 | 2.9 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Female | 205 | 2.79 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Male | 8 | 1.88 | 100 | 0 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
63.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 140 | 7.97% |
| Associates Degree | 109 | 6.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 245 | 13.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 73 | 4.16% |
| High School Graduate | 806 | 45.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 6.83% |
| Some College | 263 | 14.98% |
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 | 1,655 | 1,423 | 306 |
| Hispanic | 59 | 31 | 6 |
| Other Race | 48 | 20 | 6 |
| Black | 31 | 31 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 19.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $91,750 | $47,188 | $108,316 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,875 | $0 | $60,417 |
| High School Graduate | $35,565 | $41,034 | $28,523 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,583 | $44,583 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,681 | $40,679 | $37,721 |
| Some College | $32,132 | $38,542 | $28,125 |
$39,681
Average Earnings
$40,679
Average Male
$37,721
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.79% of Clinton residents speak only English, while 9.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,121 | 395 | 18.62% |
| Other | 197 | 151 | 76.65% |
| Hispanic | 239 | 151 | 63.18% |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 100% |
23.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.71%
Male Poverty Rate
28.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clinton is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clinton is White, with 18.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.91% |
| Some College | 22.19% |
| High School | 20.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 11.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,932 | $66,433 |
| Households | $41,447 | $52,276 |
| Married Families | $61,847 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,216 | $29,696 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
39.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
165
Number of Veterans
149
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 72 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 8.52% |
| Black | 7 | 22.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.5%
Labor Force Participation
45.5%
Employment Rate
0%
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
59.3%
Born in Clinton
96.65%
Native Born
3.35%
Foreign Born
3.19%
Non Citizen
0.16%
Naturalized
96.65% of Clinton residents were born in the United States, with 59.3% having been born in Arkansas. 3.19% 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% |