Clinton is a city located in Sampson County North Carolina. Clinton has a 2024 population of 8,300. Clinton is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,380 in 2020.
The average household income in Clinton is $68,020 with a poverty rate of 23.63%. The median age in Clinton is 39.9 years: 37.6 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clinton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,410 | 40.91% |
| White | 2,847 | 34.15% |
| Other race | 940 | 11.28% |
| Two or more races | 842 | 10.1% |
| Asian | 160 | 1.92% |
| Native American | 137 | 1.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,910 | 2.56 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Non Family | 1,241 | 1.12 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Married | 978 | 3.41 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Female | 624 | 4.03 | 23.4 | 76.6 |
| Male | 67 | 2.99 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
3.59
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
46.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 560 | 9.86% |
| Associates Degree | 624 | 10.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 828 | 14.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 430 | 7.57% |
| High School Graduate | 1,799 | 31.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 415 | 7.31% |
| Some College | 1,024 | 18.03% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,252 | 2,001 | 393 |
| White | 2,157 | 2,016 | 745 |
| Hispanic | 1,095 | 585 | 82 |
| Other Race | 591 | 274 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 436 | 301 | 29 |
| Native American | 73 | 50 | 14 |
| Asian | 72 | 39 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.46%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,500 | $51,458 | $55,341 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,563 | $54,079 | $59,438 |
| High School Graduate | $34,375 | $42,900 | $26,389 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,912 | $26,250 | $6,544 |
| Overall | $40,009 | $43,412 | $34,646 |
| Some College | $37,214 | $43,594 | $30,234 |
$40,009
Average Earnings
$43,412
Average Male
$34,646
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.93% of Clinton residents speak only English, while 21.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,058 | 890 | 29.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,841 | 639 | 34.71% |
| Multiple | 809 | 235 | 29.05% |
| White | 2,242 | 222 | 9.9% |
| Other | 880 | 220 | 25% |
| Asian | 160 | 12 | 7.5% |
| Native | 114 | 6 | 5.26% |
23.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.54%
Male Poverty Rate
23.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clinton is Hispanic, with 34.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clinton is Native, with 5.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.88% |
| Some College | 19.18% |
| High School | 16.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.36% |
| Female Unemployed | 31.25% |
| Male Employed | 10.8% |
| Female Employed | 9.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,711 | $89,284 |
| Households | $42,344 | $68,020 |
| Married Families | $91,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,196 | $38,591 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.5%
Male Marriage Rate
30.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
442
Number of Veterans
398
Male Veterans
44
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 149 |
| Second Gulf War | 82 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 183 |
| 65 to 74 | 94 |
| 35 to 54 | 80 |
| 55 to 64 | 74 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 251 | 10.64% |
| Black | 134 | 5.15% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 10.61% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 4.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.5%
Labor Force Participation
46.5%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
72.16%
Born in Clinton
85.21%
Native Born
14.79%
Foreign Born
11.24%
Non Citizen
3.55%
Naturalized
85.21% of Clinton residents were born in the United States, with 72.16% having been born in North Carolina. 11.24% 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 | 8,200 | -20 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 8,220 | -20 | -0.24% |
| 2027 | 8,240 | -20 | -0.24% |
| 2026 | 8,260 | -20 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 8,280 | -20 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 8,300 | -20 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 8,320 | 52 | 0.63% |
| 2022 | 8,268 | -27 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 8,295 | -85 | -1.01% |
| 2020 | 8,380 | -40 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 8,420 | -22 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 8,442 | -29 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 8,471 | -17 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 8,488 | -111 | -1.29% |
| 2015 | 8,599 | -56 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 8,655 | -21 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 8,676 | 8 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 8,668 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 8,663 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 8,667 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,600 | 396 | 4.83% |
| 1990 | 8,204 | 652 | 8.63% |
| 1980 | 7,552 | 395 | 5.52% |
| 1970 | 7,157 | -304 | -4.07% |
| 1960 | 7,461 | 3,047 | 69.03% |
| 1950 | 4,414 | 857 | 24.09% |
| 1940 | 3,557 | 845 | 31.16% |
| 1930 | 2,712 | -5,488 | -66.93% |