Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Clinton, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,216

Median Agei

46.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.9%1,191

Two or More

1.3%16

Hispanic/Latino

0.5%6

Asian

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%41

High School Diploma

40.7%366

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%55

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%141

Associate's Degree

8.1%73

Bachelor's Degree

13.6%122

Master's Degree

6.4%58

Professional Degree

0.6%5

Doctorate

0.4%4

HS or Higher

96.1%

BA or Higher

21%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$185,000

Median Renti

$738

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.8%430

Renter-Occupied

11.2%54

Total Units

496

Homeownership

88.8%

Vacancy Rate

2.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%7

$50K–$100K

13.3%57

$100K–$150K

16.5%71

$150K–$200K

24.2%104

$200K–$300K

22.6%97

$300K–$500K

18.4%79

$500K–$1M

3.5%15

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%8

2010–2019

1.2%6

2000–2009

7.5%37

1990–1999

11.1%55

1980–1989

3.6%18

1970–1979

9.1%45

1960–1969

3.8%19

1950–1959

21.8%108

1940–1949

3%15

1939 or earlier

37.3%185

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.8%367

Electricity

11.4%55

Fuel Oil

5.2%25

Bottled/LP Gas

4.8%23

Wood

2.5%12

Other

0.4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,689

Mean Household Incomei

$94,119

Per Capita Incomei

$37,716

Poverty Ratei

5.6%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

598

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%9

$10K–$15K

0.4%2

$15K–$20K

2.3%11

$20K–$25K

2.7%13

$25K–$30K

2.3%11

$30K–$35K

8.9%43

$35K–$40K

4.1%20

$40K–$45K

5.6%27

$45K–$50K

2.5%12

$50K–$60K

7.9%38

$60K–$75K

6.4%31

$75K–$100K

19%92

$100K–$125K

9.1%44

$125K–$150K

7%34

$150K–$200K

13.4%65

$200K+

6.6%32

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

578

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

584

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

82(8.5% of civilian adults)