Clinton, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan · City

2.8 Fair / 5.0
8,336 Population
$42,344 Median Income
$185,600 Home Value
$754 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
417 Violent Crime / 100K
39.9 yrs Median Age
22.1% Bachelor's Degree+
2.8
Overall
3.2
Economy
4.2
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.8
Education

People

Population8,336
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,084/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupBlack 40.9%

Economy

3.2/5
Median Income$42,344
Per Capita Income$26,370
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty Rate17.1%
County GDP$24,445M

Housing

4.2/5
Home Value (Census)$185,600
Zillow Value$146,491
Median Rent$754
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,161

Health

Obesity43.1%
Diabetes13.9%
Depression24.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime417/100K
Property Crime5,236/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft157.7/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Jan / Jul43° / 80°
Rain51 in/yr
Snow2 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

2.8/5
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+82.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.46
Libraries (County)8

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute22 min
Work From Home8.4%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations4

How Clinton Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$42,344
Home Value$185,600
Median Rent$754
Poverty Rate17.1%
Bachelor's Degree+22.1%
Unemployment2.7%
Violent Crime416.7 /100K
Avg Temperature61.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population8,336
Population Density1,084 per sq mi
Median Age39.9 years
Male50.0%
Female50.0%
Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

White 34.2% Black 40.9% Hispanic 2.7% Other 22.2%
White34.2%
Black or African American40.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races22.2%

Language

English Only79.7%
Spanish Speakers20.3%
English 79.7% Spanish 20.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.5%
Health Insurance86.0%

Income

44% below avg
Median Household Income$42,344
Per Capita Income$26,370
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,073
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$58,191

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.7%
Poverty Rate17.1%
Total Establishments (County)7,402
County GDP$24,445M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation758
Healthcare Facilities805
Retail Stores1,077
Manufacturing95
Total Establishments7,402

Industry Mix

Restaurants 758 Healthcare 805 Retail 1,077 Manufacturing 95

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$58,191
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,018

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.0 min
Work From Home8.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

34% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$185,600
Zillow Home Value Index$146,491

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied46.4%

Rental Costs

35% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$754

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedroom$1,161
3 Bedroom$1,499
4 Bedroom$1,780

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,018
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.16%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.1%
Diabetes13.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure40.1%
Asthma11.8%
COPD8.0%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.1%
Physical Inactivity29.9%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage86.0%
Regular Checkup78.9%
Premature Death Rate12,884 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.5 / 10
Exercise Access87.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)805
Restaurants (County)758

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime416.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape22.5 /100K
Robbery112.6 /100K
Aggravated Assault281.5 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime5,236.5 /100K
Burglary1,159.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft3,918.9 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft157.7 /100K
Arson33.8 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)40

Temperature

43°F Jan 80°F Jul
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation51.0 in
Annual Snowfall1.8 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation152 ft (46 m)
Land Area7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²)
Population Density1,084 per sq mi
Latitude35.0004°
Longitude-78.3315°
County FIPS37051

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.7%
D 56.1%

Democrat +13.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.1%
High School+82.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.46

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,084 per sq mi
Land Area7.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)6
Public Libraries (County)8

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)40

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