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Clinton, New York

Clinton, New York, in Oneida county, is 8 miles SW of Utica, New York (center to center) and 171 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The village is considered part of the Utica - Rome metropolitan area. Clinton has a population of 1,952.

The People and Families of Clinton

In Clinton, about 54% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Clinton live by themselves. The village is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clinton had a median family income of $66,685. To its credit, the people in Clinton value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the village is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Clinton ($3,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Clinton Housing

About 57% of housing units in Clinton are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Clinton, 88% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the village than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyClinton College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyClinton Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Clinton Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Clinton Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Clinton Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Clinton Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Clinton People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Clinton, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women108
Well-Paid Single Men108
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity53
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income107
People in Middle Class or Better96
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use95
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work88

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents37
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Property Taxes15
Housing Recently Built12

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