Clinton, NC Demographics

A map of Clinton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	3,198	3,343	38.5%	39.9%
White	2,871	3,338	34.6%	39.8%
Hispanic	1,818	1,202	21.9%	14.3%
Multiracial	214	275	2.6%	3.3%
Asian	133	96	1.6%	1.1%
Native American/Other	70	129	0.8%	1.5%

Clinton, North Carolina has an estimated population of 8,304, a less than 1% change from the 8,383 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.5% Black, 34.6% White, 21.9% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, and 0.8% 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 more diverse than North Carolina 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 66.0% in 2020 and 68.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Clinton is ranked the 114th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 113th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Clinton's White Population

2,871 residents of Clinton, or 34.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Clinton is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Clinton ranks 659th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's White population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. White residents' share of Clinton's population has decreased from 39.8% to 34.6%.

Clinton is less White than neighboring Bonnetsville (75.6% White), Keener (43.2% White), Turkey (52.2% White), Ingold (34.7% White), and Salemburg (81.3% White).

Clinton's Black Population

3,198 residents of Clinton, or 38.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Clinton is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Clinton ranks 138th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Black residents' share of Clinton's population has decreased from 39.9% to 38.5%.

Clinton is more Black than neighboring Bonnetsville (2.7% Black), Turkey (12.8% Black), Ingold (0.8% Black), and Salemburg (4.5% Black). Clinton is less Black than neighboring Keener (49.8% Black).

Clinton's Asian Population

133 residents of Clinton, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Clinton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Clinton ranks 227th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Asian residents' share of Clinton's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.6%.

Clinton is more Asian than neighboring Bonnetsville (0% Asian), Keener (0% Asian), Turkey (0% Asian), Ingold (0% Asian), and Salemburg (0% Asian).

Clinton's Hispanic Population

1,818 residents of Clinton, or 21.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Clinton is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Clinton ranks 112th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 51.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Clinton's population has increased from 14.3% to 21.9%.

Clinton is more Hispanic than neighboring Bonnetsville (13.3% Hispanic), Keener (0% Hispanic), and Salemburg (8.9% Hispanic). Clinton is less Hispanic than neighboring Turkey (35% Hispanic), and Ingold (64.4% Hispanic).

Clinton's Native American/Other Population

70 residents of Clinton, or 0.8% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Clinton ranks 145th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Clinton's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.8%.

Clinton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Keener (0% Native American/Other), Turkey (0% Native American/Other), Ingold (0% Native American/Other), and Salemburg (0% Native American/Other). Clinton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bonnetsville (7.7% Native American/Other).

Clinton's Multiracial Population

214 residents of Clinton, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Clinton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Clinton ranks 498th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Clinton's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.6%.

Clinton is more Multiracial than neighboring Bonnetsville (0.7% Multiracial), Turkey (0% Multiracial), and Ingold (0% Multiracial). Clinton is less Multiracial than neighboring Keener (7% Multiracial), and Salemburg (5.3% 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.