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Clinton County, Indiana
Clinton County, Indiana. Clinton County had 33,322 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.4% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). It holds 25 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs, 14 towns and townships and 5 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 18023.
Clinton County is the county of the Frankfort, IN micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
33,322
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 33,190 · ACS 2020-2024: 32,944
Median household income
$65,019
±$3,538 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$164,100
±$6,300 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$920
±$42 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Clinton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 33,190 residents in Clinton County. The Census Bureau estimates 33,322 for July 1, 2025, up 0.4% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 32,944 over 405 square miles of land.
| Measure | Clinton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 32,944 | 6,851,073 | +671 |
| Households | 12,496±235 | 2,716,009 | +463 |
| Average household size | 2.59±0.05 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,517±29 | 2,976,568 | +175 |
Clinton County's population since 2000
From 33,866 in 2000 to 33,322 in 2025: down 1.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Clinton County?
Clinton County holds 25 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 14 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Center Township, Clinton County with 17,577 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Center Township, Clinton County | 17,601 | $59,611 |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort | 16,715 | $57,412 |
| Ross Township, Clinton County | 2,823 | $85,857 |
| Madison Township, Clinton County | 2,118 | $68,826 |
| Michigan Township, Clinton County | 1,585 | $50,875 |
| Rossville | 1,508 | $71,473 |
| Perry Township, Clinton County | 1,494 | $64,352 |
| Mulberry | 1,231 | $58,950 |
| Kirklin Township | 1,219 | $58,403 |
| Jackson Township, Clinton CountyGEOID 1802336882 | 1,207 | $61,042 |
| Washington Township, Clinton County | 1,063 | $74,028 |
| Union Township, Clinton CountyGEOID 1802377192 | 940 | $96,483 |
| Owen Township, Clinton CountyGEOID 1802357456 | 879 | $134,274 |
| Forest TownshipGEOID 1802323944 | 759 | not published |
| Kirklin | 710 | $56,458 |
| Colfax | 702 | $63,281 |
| Warren Township, Clinton CountyGEOID 1802380090 | 596 | not published |
| Sugar Creek Township, Clinton CountyGEOID 1802373862 | 456 | $83,897 |
| Johnson Township, Clinton CountyGEOID 1802338628 | 450 | $68,125 |
| Michigantown | 441 | $74,375 |
| ForestGEOID 1823926 | – | not published |
| HillisburgGEOID 1833826 | – | $67,734 |
| AntiochGEOID 1801810 | – | $115,938 |
| ScirclevilleGEOID 1868364 | – | not published |
| JeffersonGEOID 1837908 | – | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clinton County?
The median resident of Clinton County is 36.7 years old; 26.9% are under 18 and 16.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.5%. 9.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clinton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7±0.5 | 38.1 | −1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 26.9%±0.3 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.2%±0.3 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.5% | 8.6% | +3.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.8%±0.2 pts | 75.4% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.1%±0.9 pts | 6.3% | +2.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.3%±1.5 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±0.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 11.3%±1.3 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.7%±1.5 pts | 7.4% | −2.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.9%±1.5 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.5%±2.0 pts | 29.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.2%±0.9 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Clinton County's 12,496 households earn less than $65,019 a year (±$3,538), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $66,809 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clinton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,019±$3,538 | $71,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,786±$2,956 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,642±$1,013 | $38,351 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.8%±1.9 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.6%±4.0 pts | 16.0% | −7.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9%±1.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3%±1.8 pts | 89.9% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 74.2% of Clinton County's occupied homes and renters 25.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $164,100 by its owner (±$6,300). The median renter pays $920 a month including utilities, and 22.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clinton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $164,100±$6,300 | $218,200 | +$26,878 |
| Median gross rent | $920±$42 | $1,062 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.9%±5.5 pts | 38.9% | −12.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,219±$47 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.2%±2.3 pts | 70.6% | +3.6 pts |
| Housing units | 13,517±29 | 2,976,568 | +175 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3%±3.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.9%±2.0 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8%±0.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 36.9%±3.0 pts | 16.0% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 36 new housing units across Clinton County in 2025 (34 single-family), 1.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Clinton County get to work?
82.0% of Clinton County's workers drive alone and 6.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.6%.
| Measure | Clinton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.1%±1.8 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6%±0.8 pts | 4.3% | −1.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 82.0%±2.3 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.2%±1.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.0%±1.5 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.7 min±1.0 | 24.1 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 are Clinton County's census tracts?
Clinton County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,844 (Tract 9508) to $82,243 (Tract 9502).
| Tract 950118023950100 | 3,161±342 | $67,891 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950218023950200 | 5,597±511 | $82,243 |
| Tract 950318023950300 | 5,271±348 | $72,351 |
| Tract 950418023950400 | 4,156±415 | $82,188 |
| Tract 950518023950500 | 4,446±552 | $54,406 |
| Tract 950618023950600 | 3,505±481 | $59,647 |
| Tract 950718023950700 | 3,128±343 | $71,027 |
| Tract 950818023950800 | 3,680±492 | $49,844 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Clinton County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 52nd of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 64th of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 47th of 92 |
| Median household income | 63rd of 92 |
| Median home value | 60th of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 33rd of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 68th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68th of 92 |
| Median age | 81st of 92 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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