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Clinton, North Carolina

Introduction to 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.

Clinton History

A group of Scotch-Irish immigrants were the first Europen settlers to arrive in this region in 1740. John Sampson, one of the settlers, later served as the Lieutenant General of the county's militia, and then became the first mayor of Wilmington, North Carolina. His stepson, Richard Clinton, also defended Wilmington against the British, and in the following years, played a significant role in Duplin County's government. In fact, he was largely responsible for creating Sampson County, which was named in honor of his stepfather. Clinton was officially incorporated as a city in 1852. It developed as a major agricultural marketing center.

Clinton and Nearby Attractions

  • Averasboro Battlefield Museum
  • Bentonville Battleground State Historic Site
  • Jones Lake State Park
  • Sampson County History Museum
  • J.C. Raulston Arboretum

Things To Do In Clinton

The city of Clinton is home to the Sampson County History Museum, which features artifacts that reflect the history, culture, and heritage of the region. Averasboro Battlefield Museum's exhibits commemorate the 1865 Battle of Averasboro. Bentonville Battleground State Historic Site, a place of historic interest near Clinton, is the site of a Civil War battle that occurred in 1865, and resulted in the defeat of the Confederates at the hands of the Union forces. The J.C. Raulston Arboretum, and Airlie Gardens are other popular destinations in the area. Visitors to the 2,208-acre Jones Lake State Park can enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, camping, hiking, and picnicking. In addition, the community hosts the Court Square Street Fair & BBQ Cook-off in October every year.

Clinton Transportation

Air transportation is available from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Clinton Higher Education

Sampson Community College is situated in Clinton. Fayetteville State University, Mount Olive College, and Wake Technical Community College are among the nearby colleges.

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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