Clinton County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Clinton County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 9,240. It is the 100th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clinton County is 42.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clinton County is $42,168. This is 32% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 46% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $114,000. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Clinton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clinton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.3%.