Town · Maine
Clinton, Maine
Clinton, town, in Kennebec County, Maine. Clinton had 3,378 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,370 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,385 (±12). GEOID 2301113470.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,378
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,370 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,385 ±12
Median household income
$71,458
±$39,131 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$187,000
±$27,740 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,177
±$118 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Clinton and what county is it in?
Clinton is a town in Kennebec County, Maine. It covers 43.9 square miles of land, 77 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Clinton: Clinton (CDP, 1,386 in 2020).
Clinton is in the Augusta-Waterville, ME micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Clinton is the same area as Census Tract 210 of Kennebec County: the tract's figures are Clinton's own.
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 3,378 people lived in Clinton on July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 3,370 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,385 (±12).
| Measure | Clinton | Kennebec County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,385±12 | 126,808 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,394±199 | 54,312 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.35 | 2.25 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,503±197 | 63,521 | −247 |
Clinton's population since 2000
From 3,340 in 2000 to 3,378 in 2025: up 1.1%. 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 50.7 years old; 15.1% are under 18 and 21.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 98.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.0%.
| Measure | Clinton | Kennebec County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.7±4.3 | 43.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.1%±6.9 pts | 18.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.4%±6.6 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Male | 49.5%±8.7 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 98.6%±1.3 pts | 91.8% | +7.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.0%±1.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7%±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.8%±1.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7%±3.3 pts | 9.5% | – |
| With a disability | 23.4%±6.3 pts | 16.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8%±4.1 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.7%±1.3 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.9%±9.3 pts | 31.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.9%±3.0 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.5%±5.2 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±4.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 1,394 households earn less than $71,458 a year (±$39,131), against $69,077 in Kennebec County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $61,227 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Clinton | Kennebec County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,458±$39,131 | $69,077 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,883±$14,496 | $88,742 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,369±$5,922 | $38,597 | +$7,639 |
| People below the poverty line | 2.6%±2.4 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±5.2 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1%±4.6 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.9%±6.3 pts | 95.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.0%±7.1 pts | 91.1% | – |
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 95.1% of Clinton's occupied homes and renters 4.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $187,000 by its owner (±$27,740). The median renter pays $1,177 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Clinton | Kennebec County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $187,000±$27,740 | $238,200 | +$47,809 |
| Median gross rent | $1,177±$118 | $992 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.6%±43.9 pts | 38.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,188±$345 | $1,499 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 95.1%±3.4 pts | 73.7% | +18.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 4.9%±3.4 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Housing units | 1,503±197 | 63,521 | −247 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±31.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.3%±8.9 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.3%±8.2 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±1.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9%±2.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.9%±7.7 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0%±2.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
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 2 new housing units in Clinton in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.6 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
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?
83.7% of Clinton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 29.8 minutes.
| Measure | Clinton | Kennebec County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.7%±7.9 pts | 60.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±3.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.7%±10.5 pts | 73.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.5%±2.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.8%±10.6 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.8 min±6.6 | 25.4 min | +7.8 min |
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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Clinton (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 210Kennebec County | 3,385 | $71,458 |
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 Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clinton is the 3,251st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 87th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Clinton ranks 174th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 87th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 235th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 227th | 353 |
| Median household income | 174th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 198th | 353 |
| Median home value | 259th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 100th | 301 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 307th | 352 |
| Median age | 101st | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 19th | 353 |
| Travel time to work | 96th | 352 |
Clinton's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, 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?
25 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.