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Clinton, Mississippi

Introduction to Clinton, Mississippi

Clinton, Mississippi, in Hinds county, is 8 miles W of Jackson, Mississippi and 165 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is considered part of the Jackson metropolitan area. Clinton has a population of 23,347.

Clinton History

Clinton was initially known as Mount Salus, meaning “Mountain of health.” It was founded in 1823. The city adopted its current name in 1828 in honor of former New York Governor DeWitt Clinton. The Clinton Riot occurred in the city in September 1875. Mississippi College was established in the city on January 24, 1826, and is the oldest college in the state.

Clinton and nearby Attractions

  • Mynelle Gardens
  • Jackson Zoological Park
  • LeFleur's Bluff State Park
  • Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
  • Eudora Welty House
  • Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum

Things To Do In Clinton

The Robinson Park, Hillman-Berry Park, Traceway Park, Clinton Par and Lakeside Park are some of the local parks. One can enjoy boating and fishing on Wilson Lake and Patrol Lake. One can enjoy shopping at Cobblestnoe Square Shopping Center, Clinton Mall Shopping Center, Springridge Shopping Center, Clinton Plaza Shopping Center and Northside Shopping Center.

Clinton Transportation

Jackson International Airport is nearby.

Clinton Higher Education

Mississippi College is the local college. Jackson State University and Hinds Community College are also nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyClinton Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyClinton Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyClinton College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyClinton People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyClinton Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyClinton Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 14%Clinton Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Clinton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Clinton, MS

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population84
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Women710
Well-Paid Single Men610
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Male Share of the Population38
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married710
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income610
People in Middle Class or Better610
People Above Poverty610

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work69
Working at Home49
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes91
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Rents51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone42

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