Clinton, MA Demographics

A map of Clinton's Population by Race

Clinton, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 7,658, a decrease from the 8,166 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.9% White, 20.0% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 1.1% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Clinton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Clinton has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Clinton, that probability was 49.7% in 2020 and 42.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Clinton is ranked the 94th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Clinton was ranked the 92nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Clinton's White Population

5,585 residents of Clinton, or 72.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Clinton is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Clinton ranks 213th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Clinton's population has increased from 67.6% to 72.9%.

Clinton is more White than neighboring Leominster (68% White). Clinton is less White than neighboring South Lancaster (74.3% White), Northborough (78.5% White), Hudson (79.2% White), and Shirley (89% White).

Clinton's Black Population

85 residents of Clinton, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Clinton is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Clinton ranks 88th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Black population has declined by an estimated 59.7%. Black residents' share of Clinton's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.1%.

Clinton is less Black than neighboring South Lancaster (1.3% Black), Northborough (2.2% Black), Hudson (1.2% Black), Shirley (3.1% Black), and Leominster (4.9% Black).

Clinton's Asian Population

128 residents of Clinton, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Clinton is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Clinton ranks 160th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 25.5%. Asian residents' share of Clinton's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Clinton is more Asian than neighboring South Lancaster (0% Asian), and Shirley (0% Asian). Clinton is less Asian than neighboring Northborough (6.2% Asian), Hudson (2.2% Asian), and Leominster (3.1% Asian).

Clinton's Hispanic Population

1,529 residents of Clinton, or 20.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Clinton is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Clinton ranks 16th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Clinton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 20.0%.

Clinton is more Hispanic than neighboring Northborough (6.2% Hispanic), Hudson (8.4% Hispanic), Shirley (7.9% Hispanic), and Leominster (16% Hispanic). Clinton is less Hispanic than neighboring South Lancaster (20.6% Hispanic).

Clinton's Native American/Other Population

50 residents of Clinton, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Clinton is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Clinton ranks 34th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Clinton's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.7%.

Clinton is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Lancaster (0% Native American/Other), and Shirley (0% Native American/Other). Clinton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Northborough (3.3% Native American/Other), Hudson (2% Native American/Other), and Leominster (1.6% Native American/Other).

Clinton's Multiracial Population

281 residents of Clinton, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Clinton is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Clinton ranks 25th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Clinton's population has decreased from 6.4% to 3.7%.

Clinton is more Multiracial than neighboring Northborough (3.6% Multiracial), and Shirley (0% Multiracial). Clinton is less Multiracial than neighboring South Lancaster (3.8% Multiracial), Hudson (7.1% Multiracial), and Leominster (6.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.