Town · New York
Town of Clinton, Clinton County, New York
Clinton (town), Clinton County, town, in Clinton County, New York. Clinton (town), Clinton County had 626 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 652 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 574 (±138). GEOID 3601916397.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
626
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 652 · ACS 2020-2024: 574 ±138
Median household income
$50,556
±$7,800 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$89,200
±$39,332 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
not published
New York: $1,621
Where is Clinton (town), Clinton County and what county is it in?
Clinton (town), Clinton County is a town in Clinton County, New York. It covers 67.1 square miles of land, 10 residents per square mile in 2020.
Clinton (town), Clinton County is in the Plattsburgh, NY micropolitan 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 (town), Clinton County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 626 people lived in Clinton (town), Clinton County on July 1, 2025, down 3.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 652 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 574 (±138).
| Measure | Clinton (town), Clinton County | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 574±138 | 78,493 | no clear change |
| Households | 262±52 | 33,556 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.19±0.33 | 2.16 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 325±60 | 37,658 | no clear change |
Clinton (town), Clinton County's population since 2000
From 727 in 2000 to 626 in 2025: down 13.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Clinton (town), Clinton County 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 (town), Clinton County?
The median resident of Clinton (town), Clinton County is 41.0 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.8%.
| Measure | Clinton (town), Clinton County | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0±9.9 | 41.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.3%±8.4 pts | 18.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2%±7.9 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Male | 54.7%±5.3 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8%±3.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.7%±3.4 pts | 88.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±7.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±7.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±7.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±7.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±7.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7%±1.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.9%±2.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 17.1%±6.5 pts | 17.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1%±1.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.8%±7.6 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 6.6%±4.9 pts | 27.6% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.3%±3.6 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.2%±11.2 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±7.1 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 (town), Clinton County earn?
Half of Clinton (town), Clinton County's 262 households earn less than $50,556 a year (±$7,800), against $71,224 in Clinton County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $74,611 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $24,055 after inflation. 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clinton (town), Clinton County | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,556±$7,800 | $71,224 | −$24,055 |
| Mean household income | $56,877±$9,682 | $91,254 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,086±$4,435 | $38,591 | −$11,092 |
| People below the poverty line | 23.6%±12.1 pts | 13.7% | +15.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.5%±24.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.8%±9.0 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 82.4%±7.4 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 68.7%±10.1 pts | 88.0% | – |
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 (town), Clinton County?
Owners occupy 86.3% of Clinton (town), Clinton County's occupied homes and renters 13.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $89,200 by its owner (±$39,332).
| Measure | Clinton (town), Clinton County | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $89,200±$39,332 | $180,600 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 0.0%±74.0 pts | 37.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,135±$240 | $1,573 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.3%±7.9 pts | 69.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.7%±7.9 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Housing units | 325±60 | 37,658 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±17.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±56.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.8%±9.8 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 28.9%±10.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±12.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.2%±3.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.2%±11.6 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.0%±6.3 pts | 10.4% | – |
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 (town), Clinton County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Clinton (town), Clinton County in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
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 (town), Clinton County work and get to work?
80.9% of Clinton (town), Clinton County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 36.0 minutes.
| Measure | Clinton (town), Clinton County | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.9%±11.6 pts | 57.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 15.2%±10.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.9%±11.8 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2%±4.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±17.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 9.8%±11.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.1%±5.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.0 min±5.5 | 20.4 min | +9.7 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 (town), Clinton County?
No census tract lies mostly in Clinton (town), Clinton County; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1035.12Clinton County | 5,985 | $69,500 |
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 (town), Clinton County) · Census block assignment files
How does Clinton (town), Clinton County compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clinton (town), Clinton County is the 9,355th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 878th-most populous of 924 in New York.
Clinton (town), Clinton County is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 878th | 924 |
Clinton (town), Clinton County's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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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 (town), Clinton County?
26 of the 56 figures for Clinton (town), Clinton County 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 (town), Clinton County 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.