Clinton, MS Demographics

A map of Clinton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,875	14,410	47.3%	51.3%
Black	11,716	10,693	43.1%	38.1%
Asian	1,263	1,291	4.6%	4.6%
Multiracial	674	763	2.5%	2.7%
Hispanic	577	785	2.1%	2.8%
Native American/Other	90	158	0.3%	0.6%

Clinton, Mississippi has an estimated population of 27,195, a decrease from the 28,100 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.3% White, 43.1% Black, 4.6% Asian, 2.5% Multiracial, 2.1% Hispanic, and 0.3% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Mississippi 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 58.9% in 2020 and 58.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Clinton is ranked the 12th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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 10th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Clinton's White Population

12,875 residents of Clinton, or 47.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Clinton is lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Clinton ranks 228th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's White population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of Clinton's population has decreased from 51.3% to 47.3%.

Clinton is more White than neighboring Raymond (39.1% White), Bolton (19.6% White), Jackson (13.3% White), Byram (24.8% White), and Flora (41.7% White).

Clinton's Black Population

11,716 residents of Clinton, or 43.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Clinton is higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Clinton ranks 207th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Black residents' share of Clinton's population has increased from 38.1% to 43.1%.

Clinton is less Black than neighboring Raymond (57.7% Black), Bolton (79.2% Black), Jackson (81.7% Black), Byram (71.2% Black), and Flora (55.4% Black).

Clinton's Asian Population

1,263 residents of Clinton, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Clinton is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Clinton ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Asian residents' share of Clinton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Clinton is more Asian than neighboring Raymond (0.2% Asian), Bolton (0% Asian), Jackson (0.3% Asian), Byram (1% Asian), and Flora (1% Asian).

Clinton's Hispanic Population

577 residents of Clinton, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Clinton is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Clinton ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 26.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Clinton's population has decreased from 2.8% to 2.1%.

Clinton is more Hispanic than neighboring Bolton (0% Hispanic), and Flora (0% Hispanic). Clinton is less Hispanic than neighboring Raymond (2.5% Hispanic), Jackson (2.4% Hispanic), and Byram (2.2% Hispanic).

Clinton's Native American/Other Population

90 residents of Clinton, or 0.3% 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 Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Clinton ranks 129th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 43.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Clinton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Clinton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Raymond (0% Native American/Other), and Bolton (0% Native American/Other). Clinton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jackson (0.4% Native American/Other), and Byram (0.6% Native American/Other).

Clinton's Multiracial Population

674 residents of Clinton, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Clinton is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Clinton ranks 185th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Clinton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Clinton is more Multiracial than neighboring Raymond (0.5% Multiracial), Bolton (1.2% Multiracial), Jackson (2% Multiracial), Byram (0.3% Multiracial), and Flora (1.5% 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.