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Clinton, NC


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Clinton, North Carolina

Clinton, North Carolina, in Sampson county, is 31 miles E of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 56 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. The city has a population of 8,600.

The People and Families of Clinton

In Clinton, about 40% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Clinton live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 47% of Clinton is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for North Carolina, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clinton had a median family income of $36,144.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Clinton ($4,360). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Clinton Housing

About 54% of housing units in Clinton are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Clinton, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Clinton Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Clinton Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Clinton Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%Clinton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Clinton, NC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Racial Diversity109
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use710
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime23

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