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Clinton

County:
Sampson County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.693

Clinton is a city located in Sampson County, North Carolina. Clinton has a 2026 population of 8,292. It is also the county seat of Sampson County. Clinton is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,367 in 2020.

The median household income in Clinton is $44,953 with a poverty rate of 23.56%. The median age in Clinton is 39.9 years: 39.3 years for males, and 42 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.0 males.

8.3K
Total Population
1,078
Density (mi²)
-12 -0.14%
Growth

Clinton Population

Clinton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,292-12-0.14%
20258,304-13-0.16%
20248,317570.69%
20238,260-4-0.05%
20228,264-40-0.48%
20218,304-75-0.9%
20208,367-53-0.63%
20198,420-22-0.26%
20188,442-29-0.34%
20178,471-17-0.2%
20168,488-111-1.29%
20158,599-56-0.65%
20148,655-21-0.24%
20138,67680.09%
20128,66850.06%
20118,663-4-0.05%
20108,667280.32%
20008,6003964.83%
19908,2046528.63%
19807,5523955.52%
19707,157-304-4.07%
19607,4613,04769.03%
19504,41485724.09%
19403,55784531.16%
19302,71200%

Median Age

Overall: 39.9 years
Female: 42 years
Male: 39.3 years

Clinton Adults

There are 6,402 adults, (2,017 of whom are seniors) in Clinton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,215 (50.8%)
Male: 4,089 (49.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Clinton includes 38.57% Black or African American, 36.31% White, 11.73% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3,20338.57%
White3,01536.31%
Other race97411.73%
Two or more races89010.72%
Asian1331.6%
Native American891.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race96911.67%
Two or more races6768.14%
White1441.73%
Native American240.29%
Black or African American50.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3,19838.51%
White2,87134.57%
Two or more races2142.58%
Asian1331.6%
Native American650.78%
Other race50.06%

Clinton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Clinton 's average per capita income is $39,938. Household income levels show a median of $44,953. The poverty rate stands at 23.56%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$97,803-
Families$70,469$85,769
Households$44,953$63,802
Non Families$26,074$34,639

$39,938

Average Income

$44,953

Median Household Income

23.56%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)