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Clinton, Kentucky, in Hickman county, is 73 miles N of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 120 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 1,415.
In Clinton, about 41% of adults are married. Clinton is known for its large population of single adults.
Approximately 30% of Clinton is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Kentucky, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Clinton benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Clinton had a median family income of $27,847.
The streets of Clinton are considered safe by both national and state standards.
About 68% of housing units in Clinton are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Clinton benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Kentucky.
In Clinton, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.
Clinton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Clinton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
Ratings range from 
(lowest) to 
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
| Public Transportation Use |  |  |
| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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