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Population and households in Clinton
Household size in Clinton
| Period | Clinton | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Clinton are small: just 2.39 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 climbed from 2.29, even as the national average fell.
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
| Period | Clinton | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 38.1 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 39.0 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 39.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.3 | 39.7 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +1.6 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Clinton is 37.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 37.0, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the south.
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
| Period | Clinton | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 11.5% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 11.6% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 10.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 10.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Clinton than nationally: 13.5%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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
Renters in Clinton
| Period | Clinton | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6% | 30.0% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.7% | 31.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.6% | 31.4% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.7% | 29.3% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | −0.7 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Clinton is about as common as it is nationally: 32.7% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in the wider Greenville area (29.3%). Nearly half of owners (47.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 10.0 points, even as the national share rose.
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
| Period | Clinton | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 12.2% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 12.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 10.8% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 9.6% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Clinton: 15.7% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
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
| Period | Clinton | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1985 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1989 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Clinton run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1976 against 1980. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have older homes.
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
| Period | Clinton | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $529 | $733 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $675 | $816 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $718 | $939 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $997 | $1,216 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$468 | +$483 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Clinton costs $997 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $468 a month from 2006–10, an 89% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the center.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Clinton
| Period | Clinton | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 26.8% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 27.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.1% | 35.6% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +8.8 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Clinton than nationally: 30.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
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
| Period | Clinton | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.8% | 82.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.3% | 84.9% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.1% | 86.7% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.6% | 89.5% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Clinton never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 13.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Clinton | Greenville area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 5.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in Clinton is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.5 points, 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 2.39 | 37.3 | 13.5% | 32.7% | 15.7% | 1976 | $997 | 30.1% | 86.6% | 5.2% |
| Lydia Mills | 2.32 | 43.3 | 20.1% | 33.5% | 24.7% | 1979 | $900 | 19.6% | 82.4% | 7.4% |
| Joanna | 2.33 | 45.2 | 11.5% | 29.9% | 12.8% | 1963 | $635 | 8.1% | 88.8% | 0.5% |
| Goodwins Crossroads | 2.41 | 41.5 | 5.8% | 27.9% | 17.7% | 1984 | $830 | 12.8% | 85.1% | 2.4% |
| Renno | 2.55 | 43.1 | 10.2% | 24.1% | 13.0% | 1991 | $907 | 11.2% | 77.0% | 8.3% |
| Wattsville | 2.46 | 41.9 | 7.3% | 19.9% | 21.2% | 1986 | $840 | 14.8% | 81.3% | 3.0% |
| Mountville | 2.61 | 38.0 | 23.6% | 12.1% | 27.9% | 1980 | $683 | 22.4% | 82.6% | 1.9% |
| Laurens | 2.54 | 41.4 | 14.8% | 40.3% | 12.5% | 1980 | $807 | 13.7% | 79.2% | 3.6% |
| Kinards | 2.38 | 44.4 | 10.4% | 15.1% | 21.6% | 1984 | $771 | 17.5% | 90.7% | 3.8% |
| Maddens | 2.78 | 42.1 | 15.4% | 8.1% | 10.4% | 1993 | $633 | 14.6% | 79.3% | 10.0% |
| Sedalia | 2.85 | 42.2 | 12.8% | 18.7% | 12.3% | 1981 | $975 | 24.4% | 76.6% | 5.0% |
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. 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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