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, WI 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

$102,800

Median Renti

$934

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.8%2,108

Renter-Occupied

33.2%1,049

Total Units

3,500

Homeownership

66.8%

Vacancy Rate

9.8%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,323

Mean Household Incomei

$77,219

Per Capita Incomei

$34,983

Poverty Ratei

14%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

3,463

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%144

$10K–$15K

4.4%138

$15K–$20K

4.6%144

$20K–$25K

6%188

$25K–$30K

4.7%149

$30K–$35K

2.6%83

$35K–$40K

6%190

$40K–$45K

4.9%154

$45K–$50K

1.9%59

$50K–$60K

7.3%231

$60K–$75K

12.3%387

$75K–$100K

11.1%352

$100K–$125K

13.3%421

$125K–$150K

9.9%314

$150K–$200K

2.8%87

$200K+

3.7%116

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

257

Residentsi

447

Avg. Tenant Renti

$341/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing243 homes95% occupied$342/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

811/PRAC14 homes83% occupied$330/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,323/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

71.2%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

21.2%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

7.6%

Who Receives This Housing

59% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7.1% of subsidized households are minority

19.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

23% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

472(8.8% of civilian adults)