Clinton, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hinds County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
27,418
Population
655/sq mi density
$70,913
Median Income
$36,956 per capita
$220,400
Home Value
$238,090 Zillow
$1,135
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
68
Violent Crime/100K
1,221 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,913 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$220,400 home value, $1,135/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
27,418
Census 2023
Population Density
655
per square mile
Land Area
16.3
square miles (42.1 km²)
Median Age
37.0 yrs
5% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 49.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 41.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
49.6%
Black
41.8%
Hispanic
2.3%
Asian
4.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.3%
Spanish
6.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.6%
Veterans
6.6%
10% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.2%
2% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.1%
0% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.9%
3% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.483
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 27,418 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 655 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 16.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.6% |
| Female | 54.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 49.6% |
| Black or African American | 41.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.3% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
Language
| English Only | 92.3% |
| Spanish | 6.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.6% |
| Veterans | 6.6% |
| Disability | 13.2% |
| Health Insurance | 91.1% |
| Uninsured | 8.9% |
| Broadband Access | 92.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.483 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |