Clinton, MD Demographics

A map of Clinton's Population by Race

Clinton, Maryland has an estimated population of 38,376, a less than 1% change from the 38,760 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.5% Black, 11.8% Hispanic, 6.6% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, and 1.0% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland 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 38.9% in 2020 and 41.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Clinton is ranked the 28th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 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 28th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Clinton's White Population

2,543 residents of Clinton, or 6.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Clinton is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Clinton ranks 497th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's White population has grown by an estimated 11.2%. White residents' share of Clinton's population has increased from 5.9% to 6.6%.

Clinton is more White than neighboring Camp Springs (4.1% White), and Temple Hills (4.3% White). Clinton is less White than neighboring Brandywine (10.6% White), Friendly (7% White), and Andrews AFB (42.2% White).

Clinton's Black Population

28,955 residents of Clinton, or 75.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Clinton is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Clinton ranks 31st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Black residents' share of Clinton's population has decreased from 77.2% to 75.5%.

Clinton is more Black than neighboring Friendly (59.8% Black), and Andrews AFB (26.8% Black). Clinton is less Black than neighboring Camp Springs (79.4% Black), Brandywine (78.3% Black), and Temple Hills (76.8% Black).

Clinton's Asian Population

728 residents of Clinton, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Clinton is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Clinton ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 24.0%. Asian residents' share of Clinton's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.9%.

Clinton is more Asian than neighboring Camp Springs (0.9% Asian), Brandywine (1.2% Asian), and Andrews AFB (1.4% Asian). Clinton is less Asian than neighboring Friendly (3% Asian), and Temple Hills (2% Asian).

Clinton's Hispanic Population

4,513 residents of Clinton, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Clinton is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Clinton ranks 129th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Clinton's population has increased from 10.3% to 11.8%.

Clinton is more Hispanic than neighboring Camp Springs (11.1% Hispanic), and Brandywine (5.1% Hispanic). Clinton is less Hispanic than neighboring Friendly (24.6% Hispanic), Andrews AFB (24.2% Hispanic), and Temple Hills (12.8% Hispanic).

Clinton's Native American/Other Population

374 residents of Clinton, or 1.0% 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 Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Clinton ranks 144th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Clinton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Clinton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Camp Springs (0.7% Native American/Other), Brandywine (0.6% Native American/Other), and Temple Hills (0% Native American/Other). Clinton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Friendly (1.9% Native American/Other), and Andrews AFB (1.2% Native American/Other).

Clinton's Multiracial Population

1,263 residents of Clinton, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Clinton is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Clinton ranks 398th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Clinton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Clinton is less Multiracial than neighboring Camp Springs (3.8% Multiracial), Brandywine (4.1% Multiracial), Friendly (3.7% Multiracial), Andrews AFB (4.1% Multiracial), and Temple Hills (4.2% 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.