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The City of Clinton had a population of 8,304 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Clinton ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Clinton is located at latitude 34.9979 and longitude -78.3233 in Sampson County. The formal boundaries for the City of Clinton encompass a land area of 7.71 sq. miles and a water area of 0.03 sq. miles. Sampson County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Clinton has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Clinton is located within Township of South Clinton, a minor civil division (MCD) of Sampson County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,304 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,079 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 68 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $44,953 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,464 |
| Median Home Value | $212,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,471 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,452 (41.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,535 (44.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 484 (13.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,987 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Family Households | 1,692 (56.6%) |
The table below compares Clinton to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 114 | 85th |
| Population Density | # 205 | 74th |
| Median Household Income | # 603 | 22nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 585 | 25th |
| Diversity Index | # 19 | 98th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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