Clinton is a city located in Hickman County, Kentucky. Clinton has a 2025 population of 1,171 . It is also the county seat of Hickman County . Clinton is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -3.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,216 in 2020.
The average household income in Clinton is $39,648 with a poverty rate of 35.01%. The median age in Clinton is 53.8 years: 43.8 years for males, and 57.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.8 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Clinton includes 63.8% White, 32.91% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (63.8%)
Black or African American (32.91%)
Two or more races (2.73%)
Native American (0.56%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 795 | 63.8% |
| Black or African American | 410 | 32.91% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 2.73% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.56% |
Married
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Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Clinton's average per capita income is $29,205. Household income levels show a median of $32,991. The poverty rate stands at 35.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $49,554 | - |
| Families | $45,375 | $50,198 |
| Households | $32,991 | $39,648 |
| Non Families | $25,577 | $27,614 |
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