Clinton County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Clinton County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Clinton County, Indiana has a population of 32,944, the 52nd most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $65,019 and the median home value is $164,100. The poverty rate is 9.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Clinton County Quick Facts

Population 32,944

Median Household Income $65,019

Median Home Value $164,100

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment Rate 2.6%

Median Age 36.7 years

Homeownership Rate 74.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.5%

High School Graduation 86.9%

Cities/Places 6

Population 32,944 52nd of 92

Median Income $65,019 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment 2.6%

How Clinton County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	32,967	32,944	-0.1%
Median household income	$63,690	$65,019	+2.1%
Median home value	$157,300	$164,100	+4.3%

Median Household Income

Clinton

$65,019

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Clinton

$164,100

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.3%

$25K-$50K 21.8%

$50K-$100K 35.2%

$100K+ 29.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.6%

$10K-$15K

2.3%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

5.9%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

11.0%

$60K-$75K

11.1%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

11.9%

$125K-$150K

8.0%

$150K-$200K

5.5%

$200K+

4.3%

Employment

2.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

65.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.2%

Renter 25.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $920/mo 17.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.9%

18-34

20.5%

35-54

23.7%

55-74

22.4%

75+

6.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Clinton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Frankfort	15,917	$57,412	12.9%	$138,600
Rossville	1,565	$71,473	8.8%	$186,800
Mulberry	1,265	$58,950	15.3%	$142,900
Kirklin	920	$56,458	9.4%	$102,500
Colfax	906	$63,281	8.2%	$130,100
Michigantown	514	$74,375	16.9%	$147,200

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Population Overview

Clinton County is located in Indiana with a total population of 32,944. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clinton County is 36.7 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clinton County is $65,019. This is 10% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $164,100. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Clinton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clinton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.5%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (19.5% vs 8.6%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Clinton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Clinton County, Indiana?

Clinton County has a population of 32,944, making it the 52nd most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Clinton County?

The median household income in Clinton County is $65,019 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.

How many cities are in Clinton County, Indiana?

Clinton County contains 6 Census-designated places.