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Clinton, IA


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Clinton, Iowa

Clinton, Iowa, in Clinton county, is 29 miles NE of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 130 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city has a population of 27,772.

The People and Families of Clinton

In Clinton, about 53% of adults are married.

Clinton benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clinton had a median family income of $43,157.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Clinton ($6,100). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Clinton Housing

About 69% of housing units in Clinton are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Clinton, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Clinton than in most places of its size.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyClinton Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Clinton Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Clinton Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Clinton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Clinton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Clinton, IA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens94
Age of the Population95
Female Share of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men44
Male Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity210

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty52
Median Family Income35
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use410

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Affordability of Property Taxes96
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals510
Housing Recently Built13

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