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Clinton, IL


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Clinton, Illinois

Clinton, Illinois, in De Witt county, is 21 miles N of Decatur, Illinois (center to center) and 126 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 7,485.

The People and Families of Clinton

In Clinton, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clinton had a median family income of $48,024.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Clinton ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Clinton Housing

About 67% of housing units in Clinton are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Clinton, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Clinton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Clinton Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Clinton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Clinton, IL

Comparing Clinton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens76
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men66
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use34
Walking and Biking to Work23
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Housing Recently Built23

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