Population 9,202 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Clinton County
Household size in Clinton County
| Period | Clinton County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Clinton County are small: just 2.37 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.45, as it has nationally. Of Kentucky's 120 counties, only 11 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Clinton County
| Period | Clinton County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Clinton County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.6, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has crept up from 40.9 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Clinton County
| Period | Clinton County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Clinton County (9.5%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Clinton County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Kentucky counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Clinton County
Renters in Clinton County
| Period | Clinton County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Clinton County own their homes; 28.9% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. About six in ten owners (61.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the north. The renter share has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Clinton County
| Period | Clinton County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Clinton County: 19.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Clinton County
| Period | Clinton County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Clinton County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Clinton County
| Period | Clinton County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $388 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $569 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $469 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $647 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$259 | +$367 | +$606 |
The median renter in Clinton County pays $647 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $259 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Clinton County
Bachelor's degrees in Clinton County
| Period | Clinton County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.1 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Clinton County: 17.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.1 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Clinton County
| Period | Clinton County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.6% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 67.3% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.4% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.4% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +19.9 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Clinton County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 19.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Kentucky counties have a lower share of high school graduates: only nine of 120.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Clinton County
| Period | Clinton County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Clinton County is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Clinton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton County | 2.37 | 41.6 | 9.5% | 28.9% | 19.0% | 1983 | $647 | 17.4% | 77.4% | 5.5% |
| Cumberland County | 2.44 | 43.5 | 9.9% | 24.5% | 22.5% | 1986 | $525 | 20.1% | 82.4% | 3.5% |
| Wayne County | 2.43 | 43.3 | 10.7% | 30.9% | 16.8% | 1982 | $736 | 14.6% | 81.1% | 5.3% |
| Monroe County | 2.43 | 40.4 | 14.4% | 29.1% | 12.5% | 1979 | $709 | 17.8% | 86.3% | 3.7% |
| McCreary County | 2.53 | 40.6 | 11.8% | 25.8% | 15.0% | 1987 | $584 | 10.5% | 78.6% | 5.4% |
| Whitley County | 2.65 | 35.4 | 15.1% | 33.2% | 14.1% | 1987 | $797 | 20.5% | 84.8% | 6.1% |
| Allen County | 2.67 | 41.6 | 10.8% | 25.5% | 13.9% | 1989 | $871 | 17.6% | 86.7% | 7.8% |
| Bell County | 2.34 | 39.9 | 14.5% | 41.2% | 14.0% | 1980 | $624 | 18.0% | 80.3% | 9.6% |
| Simpson County | 2.50 | 39.4 | 11.3% | 33.3% | 8.2% | 1979 | $970 | 17.9% | 90.4% | 4.3% |
| Logan County | 2.55 | 41.8 | 7.5% | 25.7% | 12.8% | 1978 | $798 | 16.5% | 86.5% | 5.6% |
| Harlan County | 2.38 | 41.3 | 13.2% | 28.4% | 17.4% | 1976 | $705 | 13.8% | 81.7% | 9.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Clinton County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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