Clinton, OK Demographics

A map of Clinton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,775	3,902	45.0%	45.8%
Hispanic	3,402	3,051	40.6%	35.8%
Black	435	385	5.2%	4.5%
Multiracial	377	503	4.5%	5.9%
Native American/Other	364	594	4.3%	7.0%
Asian	35	86	0.4%	1.0%

Clinton, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 8,388, a slight decrease from the 8,521 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.0% White, 40.6% Hispanic, 5.2% Black, 4.5% Multiracial, 4.3% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Oklahoma 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 65.2% in 2020 and 62.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Clinton is ranked the 53rd most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 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 50th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Clinton's White Population

3,775 residents of Clinton, or 45.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Clinton is significantly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Clinton ranks 727th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Clinton's population has decreased from 45.8% to 45.0%.

Clinton is less White than neighboring Arapaho (63.9% White), Bessie (71.8% White), Custer City (81.4% White), Foss (70.6% White), and New Cordell (86% White).

Clinton's Black Population

435 residents of Clinton, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Clinton is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Clinton ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.0%. Black residents' share of Clinton's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.2%.

Clinton is more Black than neighboring Arapaho (4.1% Black), Bessie (0% Black), Custer City (0.5% Black), Foss (0% Black), and New Cordell (2% Black).

Clinton's Asian Population

35 residents of Clinton, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Clinton is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Clinton ranks 111th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 59.3%. Asian residents' share of Clinton's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Clinton is more Asian than neighboring Arapaho (0.3% Asian), Bessie (0% Asian), Custer City (0% Asian), and New Cordell (0.1% Asian). Clinton is less Asian than neighboring Foss (0.6% Asian).

Clinton's Hispanic Population

3,402 residents of Clinton, or 40.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Clinton is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Clinton ranks 21st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Clinton's population has increased from 35.8% to 40.6%.

Clinton is more Hispanic than neighboring Arapaho (25.5% Hispanic), Bessie (19.1% Hispanic), Custer City (10.6% Hispanic), Foss (10% Hispanic), and New Cordell (5.8% Hispanic).

Clinton's Native American/Other Population

364 residents of Clinton, or 4.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Clinton is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Clinton ranks 554th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Clinton's population has decreased from 7.0% to 4.3%.

Clinton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Custer City (1.8% Native American/Other), Foss (1.8% Native American/Other), and New Cordell (2% Native American/Other). Clinton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arapaho (5.5% Native American/Other), and Bessie (5.3% Native American/Other).

Clinton's Multiracial Population

377 residents of Clinton, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Clinton is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Clinton ranks 677th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clinton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Clinton's population has decreased from 5.9% to 4.5%.

Clinton is more Multiracial than neighboring Arapaho (0.8% Multiracial), Bessie (3.8% Multiracial), and New Cordell (4.1% Multiracial). Clinton is less Multiracial than neighboring Custer City (5.7% Multiracial), and Foss (17.1% 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.