Clinton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cumberland County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,336
Population
1,084/sq mi density
$42,344
Median Income
$26,370 per capita
$185,600
Home Value
$159,498 Zillow
$754
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
566
Violent Crime/100K
3,325 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,344 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$185,600 home value, $754/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
566 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
8,336
Census 2023
Population Density
1,084
per square mile
Land Area
7.6
square miles (19.7 km²)
Median Age
39.9 yrs
3% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 40.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 23.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
34.2%
Black
40.9%
Hispanic
23.2%
Asian
1.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 78.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 20.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
78.9%
Spanish
20.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
14.8%
Veterans
6.9%
15% above US avg (6%)
Disability
15.6%
20% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
86.0%
6% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
14.0%
63% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.450
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,336 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,084 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 7.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.0% |
| Female | 50.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34.2% |
| Black or African American | 40.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
Language
| English Only | 78.9% |
| Spanish | 20.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 14.8% |
| Veterans | 6.9% |
| Disability | 15.6% |
| Health Insurance | 86.0% |
| Uninsured | 14.0% |
| Broadband Access | 78.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.450 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |