Clinton city, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Clinton city, Tennessee Demographics
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As of 2026, Clinton city, Tennessee has a total population of 10,141, the 65th largest city in Tennessee, with a median household income of $64,005, which is 5% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.2%.

Clinton city Quick Facts

Population 10,141

Median Household Income $64,005

Median Home Value $204,700

Poverty Rate 14.2%

Unemployment Rate 3.3%

Median Age 45.4 years

Homeownership Rate 60.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

High School Graduation Rate 93.6%

Diversity Index 18/100

Population 10,141 65th of 504

Median Income $64,005 above average

Poverty Rate 14.2% 15% higher national

Median Home Value $204,700 above average

How Clinton city Compares

Median Household Income

Clinton city

$64,005

$67,097

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Clinton city

$204,700

$256,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.0%

$25K-$50K 19.0%

$50K-$100K 26.2%

$100K+ 29.8%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7% | National: 5.2%

56.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 60.4%

Renter 39.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.6%

18-34

19.3%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

28.8%

75+

9.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 46 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Clinton city Rankings in Tennessee

#65 Population of 504

#169 Median Income of 504

#218 Education of 504

#176 Home Value of 504

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Cities Similar to Clinton city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Lenoir City city	10,681	$60,480	$214,300	19.9%	20.1%
Winchester city	9,600	$59,497	$209,300	25.3%	13.5%
Collegedale city	11,185	$64,905	$332,700	47.6%	9.7%
Hartsville/Trousdale County	11,805	$63,190	$284,100	10.1%	10.3%
Atoka town	10,237	$86,922	$283,500	27.7%	6.6%

Population Overview

Clinton city is a small city located in Tennessee. The total population is 10,141. It ranks as the 65th most populous out of 504 cities and towns in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clinton city is 45.4 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clinton city is $64,005. This is 5% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $204,700. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 60.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clinton city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Clinton city, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 504 Census-designated places in Tennessee. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Clinton city, Tennessee?

Clinton city, Tennessee has a population of 10,141 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Clinton city, TN?

The median household income in Clinton city is $64,005, which is 19% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton city, TN?

The poverty rate in Clinton city is 14.2%. This means approximately 1,428 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Clinton city, Tennessee?

Clinton city's population is 90.3% White, 1.8% Black, 2.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Clinton city, TN?

The median home value in Clinton city is $204,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

How educated is Clinton city, Tennessee?

18.1% of adults (25+) in Clinton city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.