Clinton, Iowa
Clinton: Clinton is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States, and the county seat. As of 2020, there were 24,469 people in the city. As well as DeWitt, Clinton was also named after the sixth governor of the state of New York, DeWitt Clinton.
About
Clinton is a city located in the county of Clinton in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 26,885 and a population density of 273 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,039 inhabitants.
The city was created 189 years ago in 1835.
Clinton, Iowa is a city with a heart for innovation.
The city has a rich history of agriculture and manufacturing, but it's also home to some of the most innovative companies in the world. One of those companies is [company name], which was founded in Clinton in 20xx.
The city's economy is based on manufacturing and retail trade. It is home to a large factory for John Deere's construction equipment division (John Deere World Headquarters). The city is also home to a large Amazon distribution center that feeds the metro area with products from other manufacturers as well. The city has several big box retailers including Target and Walmart stores downtown.
In addition to being home to many innovative companies, Clinton also hosts a number of events throughout the year that highlight the best of what our community has to offer. These include The Clinton Fall Festival and The Clinton Pride Parade, which attract people from all over the state and beyond.
The city has hosted a number of large-scale events: the Clinton-DeWitt High School Band Festival (a competition for high school marching bands) since 1920; the National Corn Growers Association annual convention since 1969; and the annual Clinton Scottish Games since 1874.
Quick Facts about Clinton
| Population : | 25,039 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Clinton County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 563 |
| Area : | 98.45 km2 |
| Altitude : | 607 feet / 185 meters |
| Capital city : | Clinton is capital of Clinton County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1836 (189 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:04:40 (3rd April 2025) |
| Postal code : | 52732 |
| Density : | 254 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Clinton is located at 41°50'40"N 90°11'19"W (41.8444700, -90.1887400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Clinton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Clinton decreased by 7.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 26,885 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,878 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,598 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,347 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 26,103 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,852 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,652 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,408 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,121 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,093 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,039 | -0.22% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,372 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,650 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,066 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,648 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 15.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 32.7% |
| White only, percent : | 68.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 28.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 62.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 214 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $80,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $954 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $444 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $507 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,424 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.15 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 67.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.9% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 26,889 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 48,008 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,576 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $33,485 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $15,256 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 403 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 275 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 67 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 384 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 363 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,398.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.04 |
People born in Clinton (58)
People born in Clinton, including opera singer and actress Lillian Russell, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Salvatore Giunta, astronaut David C. Hilmers, .
List
- Matt Bentley (American professional wrestler) he was born in 10/12/1979
- Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore (American writer and photographer) she was born in 14/10/1856
- William S. Jacobsen (American politician) he was born in 15/01/1887
- Edward Mason (American economist) he was born in 22/02/1899
- Felix Adler (clown) he was born in 17/06/1895
- Krista Voda (American sportscaster) she was born in 31/05/1974
- Muriel Frances Dana (American actress (1916-1997)) she was born in 14/10/1916
- Albert H. Blanding (United States Army general) he was born in 09/11/1876
- Allen Paulson (American businessman, engineer and philanthropist) he was born in 22/04/1922
- Andy Hawthorne (American racquetball player) he was born in 07/09/1982
- Beth Marion (American actress (1912-2003)) she was born in 11/07/1912
- Bobby Dews (American baseball player) he was born in 23/03/1939
- Dan Roushar (American football coach) he was born in 27/09/1960
- David Shaff (American politician) he was born in 18/02/1924
- Donald L. Campbell (American chemical engineer) he was born in 05/08/1904
- Ed Grothus (American activist) he was born in 28/06/1923
- Ernest C. Wills (American football, basketball, and baseball coach) he was born in 28/03/1892
- Fred Luthans (American academic) he was born in 28/06/1939
Schools in Clinton
College & universities near Clinton, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147396 | Morrison Institute of Technology | Morrison (IL) | 61270-2959 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Clinton, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
Post offices near Clinton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Post Office | Clinton (IA) | 52732 |
Other cities in Clinton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clinton County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| De Witt | 5,242 | Township of Iowa |
| Camanche | 4,368 | City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States |
| Wheatland | 724 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Grand Mound | 591 | City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States |
| Delmar | 479 | Delmar is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. |
| Lost Nation | 403 | Park in Clinton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Calamus | 397 | City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States |
| Charlotte | 360 | City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States |
| Low Moor | 251 | City in Clinton County, Iowa, USA |
| Goose Lake | 220 | City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States |
| Welton | 148 | City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Toronto | 119 | Town in Clinton County, Iowa, USA |
| Andover | 98 | City in Clinton County, Iowa |
Distance to Other Cities
Clinton distances to largest Iowa cities
