Clinton, NJ Demographics

A map of Clinton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,078	2,115	74.5%	76.3%
Hispanic	370	281	13.3%	10.1%
Asian	200	235	7.2%	8.5%
Multiracial	101	78	3.6%	2.8%
Native American/Other	30	14	1.1%	0.5%
Black	10	50	0.4%	1.8%

Clinton, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,789, a less than 1% change from the 2,773 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.5% White, 13.3% Hispanic, 7.2% Asian, 3.6% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Black. 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 New Jersey 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 40.0% in 2020 and 42.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Clinton is ranked the 397th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 401st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Clinton's White Population

2,078 residents of Clinton, or 74.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Clinton is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Clinton ranks 338th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's White population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Clinton's population has decreased from 76.3% to 74.5%.

Clinton is more White than neighboring High Bridge (72.9% White). Clinton is less White than neighboring Annandale (78.4% White), Glen Gardner (75.9% White), Lebanon (86.7% White), and Hampton (80.4% White).

Clinton's Black Population

10 residents of Clinton, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Clinton is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Clinton ranks 471st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Black population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Black residents' share of Clinton's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.4%.

Clinton is more Black than neighboring Annandale (0.2% Black). Clinton is less Black than neighboring High Bridge (3.8% Black), Glen Gardner (2% Black), and Hampton (1.9% Black).

Clinton's Asian Population

200 residents of Clinton, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Clinton is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Clinton ranks 171st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.9%. Asian residents' share of Clinton's population has decreased from 8.5% to 7.2%.

Clinton is more Asian than neighboring Glen Gardner (0.4% Asian), Lebanon (0.6% Asian), and Hampton (5.1% Asian). Clinton is less Asian than neighboring Annandale (8.2% Asian), and High Bridge (9.2% Asian).

Clinton's Hispanic Population

370 residents of Clinton, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Clinton is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Clinton ranks 321st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Clinton's population has increased from 10.1% to 13.3%.

Clinton is more Hispanic than neighboring Annandale (7.3% Hispanic), High Bridge (11.6% Hispanic), Lebanon (8.4% Hispanic), and Hampton (4.8% Hispanic). Clinton is less Hispanic than neighboring Glen Gardner (19.8% Hispanic).

Clinton's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Clinton, or 1.1% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Clinton ranks 405th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 114.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Clinton's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

Clinton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Annandale (0% Native American/Other), High Bridge (0% Native American/Other), Glen Gardner (0.2% Native American/Other), Lebanon (0.8% Native American/Other), and Hampton (1% Native American/Other).

Clinton's Multiracial Population

101 residents of Clinton, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Clinton is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Clinton ranks 441st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 29.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Clinton's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.6%.

Clinton is more Multiracial than neighboring High Bridge (2.4% Multiracial), Glen Gardner (1.7% Multiracial), and Lebanon (3% Multiracial). Clinton is less Multiracial than neighboring Annandale (5.9% Multiracial), and Hampton (6.9% 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.