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Clinton, Louisiana

Clinton, Louisiana, in East Feliciana county, is 30 miles N of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 84 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town has a population of 1,998.

The People and Families of Clinton

In Clinton, about 39% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 59% of Clinton is non-white. Clinton boasts a diverse population for Louisiana, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clinton had a median family income of $29,444. To its credit, the people in Clinton value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Clinton ($250). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Clinton Housing

About 75% of housing units in Clinton are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Clinton, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Clinton are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyClinton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyClinton Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Clinton Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Clinton Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Clinton College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Clinton, LA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Male Share of the Population79
Female Share of the Population42
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use11
Short Commute Times11
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents109
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime68
Low Violent Crime25
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