Clinton County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Clinton County, Michigan has a population of 79,626, the 25th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $88,210 and the median home value is $259,500. The poverty rate is 9.7%.

Clinton County Quick Facts

Population 79,626

Median Household Income $88,21090% MOE ±$4,115

Median Home Value $259,50090% MOE ±$8,575

Poverty Rate 9.7%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.8%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Median Age 41.8 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 82.2%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 35.4%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 95.3%

Cities/Places 13

Population 79,626 25th of 83

Median Income $88,210 21% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.7%

Unemployment 3.8%

How Clinton County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	78,389	79,626	+1.6%
Median household income	$86,630	$88,210	No clear change (+1.8%)
Median home value¹	$212,666	$259,500	+22.0%
Median gross rent	$1,033	$1,092	+5.8%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Clinton

$88,210

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Clinton

$259,500

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.8%

$25K-$50K 16.7%

$50K-$100K 29.3%

$100K+ 44.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.0%

$10K-$15K

2.7%

$15K-$20K

1.9%

$20K-$25K

2.2%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

6.6%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

12.0%

$125K-$150K

8.4%

$150K-$200K

12.3%

$200K+

11.5%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

63.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.2%

Renter 17.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,092/mo 14.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.4%

18-34

20.2%

35-54

25.5%

55-74

25.5%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Clinton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
St. Johns	7,715	$68,728	12.5%	$192,400
DeWitt	4,777	$110,341	5.6%	$309,900
Bath	2,896	$60,417	6.1%	$205,800
Wacousta	1,711	$109,250	2.8%	$283,700
Fowler	1,387	$74,282	3.1%	$197,400
Ovid	1,370	$50,145	22.4%	$110,600
Lake Victoria	1,006	$120,156	0.0%	$370,800
Elsie	1,000	$59,318	11.9%	$114,000
Westphalia	980	$77,386	9.1%	$251,800
Maple Rapids	727	$51,786	34.7%	$131,000
Hubbardston	464	$83,750	11.0%	$128,400
Eagle	93	$83,750	8.6%	$168,800
Eureka	88	$78,750	12.5%	N/A

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Population Overview

Clinton County is located in Michigan with a total population of 79,626. It is the 25th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clinton County is 41.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clinton County is $88,210. This is 21% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $259,500. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Clinton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clinton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

35.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.3%.

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 Michigan 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, Michigan?

Clinton County has a population of 79,626, making it the 25th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Clinton County?

The median household income in Clinton County is $88,210 with a poverty rate of 9.7%.

How many cities are in Clinton County, Michigan?

Clinton County contains 13 Census-designated places.