Town · Massachusetts
Clinton, Massachusetts
Clinton, town, in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Clinton had 15,718 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 15,428 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 15,563 (±33). GEOID 2502714395.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,718
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,428 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,563 ±33
Median household income
$89,781
±$9,660 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$387,300
±$18,846 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,402
±$76 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Clinton and what county is it in?
Clinton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It covers 5.7 square miles of land, 2,729 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Clinton: Clinton (CDP, 8,166 in 2020).
Clinton is in the Worcester, MA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
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 15,718 people lived in Clinton on July 1, 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, in line with Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 15,428 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 15,563 (±33).
| Measure | Clinton | Worcester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,563±33 | 867,788 | +1,628 |
| Households | 6,758±343 | 335,826 | +1,164 |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.12 | 2.50 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 6,977±364 | 355,185 | +890 |
Clinton's population since 2000
From 13,435 in 2000 to 15,718 in 2025: up 17.0%. 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 38.6 years old; 17.8% are under 18 and 14.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.5%. 12.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clinton | Worcester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6±2.7 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.8%±1.8 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.5%±2.4 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Male | 49.9%±2.9 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.5%±3.3 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.3%±3.9 pts | 70.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±1.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.7%±3.8 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.4%±4.2 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.2%±0.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 9.8%±1.8 pts | 13.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2%±1.6 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5%±3.3 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.6%±3.9 pts | 39.7% | +7.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.0%±3.7 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5%±2.5 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 6,758 households earn less than $89,781 a year (±$9,660), against $95,939 in Worcester County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $83,237 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clinton | Worcester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,781±$9,660 | $95,939 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $105,647±$6,626 | $124,653 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,384±$4,061 | $48,914 | +$4,791 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.6%±3.1 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.7%±10.4 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.9%±2.3 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4%±1.4 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.1%±2.2 pts | 92.9% | – |
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 54.7% of Clinton's occupied homes and renters 45.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $387,300 by its owner (±$18,846). The median renter pays $1,402 a month including utilities, and 28.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clinton | Worcester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $387,300±$18,846 | $423,700 | +$81,842 |
| Median gross rent | $1,402±$76 | $1,426 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.4%±6.6 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,322±$187 | $2,387 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.7%±5.0 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.3%±5.0 pts | 34.2% | – |
| Housing units | 6,977±364 | 355,185 | +890 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.4%±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 40.4%±4.9 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1%±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3%±2.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 37.3%±4.8 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4%±1.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
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 1.7 across Massachusetts.
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?
71.2% of Clinton's workers drive alone and 14.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Clinton | Worcester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.7%±3.4 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±1.4 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.2%±4.9 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.1%±3.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.4%±0.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.2%±4.1 pts | 15.6% | +9.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.9 min±2.1 | 29.2 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?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Clinton (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $78,636 (Tract 7163) to $101,419 (Tract 7161.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7161.02Worcester County | 5,034 | $101,419 |
| Tract 7161.01Worcester County | 3,728 | $98,235 |
| Tract 7163Worcester County | 3,697 | $78,636 |
| Tract 7162Worcester County | 3,104 | $79,095 |
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 Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clinton is the 794th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 57th-most populous of 266 in Massachusetts.
Clinton ranks 330th of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 57th | 266 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 130th | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 51st | 461 |
| Median household income | 330th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 359th | 460 |
| Median home value | 366th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 259th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 108th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 330th | 459 |
| Median age | 413th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 421st | 460 |
| Work from home | 290th | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 232nd | 459 |
Clinton's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, 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?
11 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' school search.