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Clinton, Arkansas
Clinton, city, in Van Buren County, Arkansas. Clinton had 2,511 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,509 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,509 (±49). GEOID 0514260.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,511
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,509 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,509 ±49
Median household income
$42,946
±$16,716 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$126,800
±$31,826 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$712
±$107 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Clinton and what county is it in?
Clinton is a city in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It covers 13.1 square miles of land, 192 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Clinton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,511 people lived in Clinton on July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 2,509 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,509 (±49).
| Measure | Clinton | Van Buren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,509 ±49 | 15,998 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,095 ±130 | 7,432 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.15 ±0.25 | 2.13 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,342 ±147 | 9,725 | no clear change |
Clinton's population since 2000
From 2,283 in 2000 to 2,511 in 2025: up 10.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Clinton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clinton?
The median resident of Clinton is 42.0 years old; 24.6% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.9%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clinton | Van Buren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 ±9.3 | 49.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.6% ±6.0 pts | 19.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1% ±5.6 pts | 27.1% | – |
| Male | 49.4% ±4.8 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.9% ±4.4 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.1% ±5.4 pts | 91.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9% ±1.9 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.5% ±2.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1% ±3.3 pts | 11.1% | – |
| With a disability | 24.1% ±5.6 pts | 24.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8% ±2.7 pts | 8.2% | −5.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.4% ±5.1 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.2% ±7.1 pts | 15.0% | +8.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3% ±3.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.0% ±4.5 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9% ±1.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Clinton earn?
Half of Clinton's 1,095 households earn less than $42,946 a year (±$16,716), against $50,354 in Van Buren County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $44,262 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clinton | Van Buren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,946 ±$16,716 | $50,354 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $53,941 ±$8,670 | $62,356 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,664 ±$3,282 | $28,312 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.0% ±8.8 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.3% ±17.6 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.1% ±7.2 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.6% ±6.9 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.7% ±8.5 pts | 81.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Clinton?
Owners occupy 61.5% of Clinton's occupied homes and renters 38.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $126,800 by its owner (±$31,826). The median renter pays $712 a month including utilities, and 18.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clinton | Van Buren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $126,800 ±$31,826 | $135,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $712 ±$107 | $722 | +$198 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.2% ±11.5 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,190 ±$269 | $1,201 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.5% ±10.9 pts | 77.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.5% ±10.9 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Housing units | 1,342 ±147 | 9,725 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8% ±2.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4% ±7.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.0% ±8.6 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% ±3.4 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±1.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.8% ±6.6 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2% ±2.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.8% ±6.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Clinton building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Clinton in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Clinton work and get to work?
74.2% of Clinton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.8 minutes.
| Measure | Clinton | Van Buren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.9% ±7.5 pts | 44.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.2% ±13.1 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 21.0% ±12.6 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±2.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.4% ±2.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.8 min ±10.2 | 33.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Clinton?
No census tract lies mostly in Clinton; 4 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4602Van Buren County | 3,358 | $35,450 |
| Tract 4603.04Van Buren County | 1,925 | $51,429 |
| Tract 4601Van Buren County | 3,796 | $50,617 |
| Tract 4604Van Buren County | 3,732 | $56,944 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Clinton) · Census block assignment files
How does Clinton compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clinton is the 6,891st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 115th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Clinton ranks 147th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 115th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 99th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 188th | 197 |
| Median household income | 147th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 150th | 197 |
| Median home value | 117th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 140th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 81st | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 79th | 189 |
| Median age | 51st | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 104th | 197 |
| Travel time to work | 43rd | 197 |
Clinton's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Clinton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Clinton?
15 of the 57 figures for Clinton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Clinton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Clinton.