Clinton is a somewhat small city located in the state of South Carolina. With a population of 7,554 people and three associated neighborhoods, Clinton is the 61st largest community in South Carolina.Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Clinton is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Clinton is a city of service providers, professionals, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Clinton who work in teaching (15.74%), personal care services (9.76%), and sales jobs (9.73%).In addition, Clinton is a college town. There are a lot of students in Clinton attending college, and as a result Clinton provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared to the needs and activities of students. As is often the case in a small city, Clinton doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The percentage of people in Clinton who are college-educated is somewhat higher than the average US community of 21.84%: 28.78% of adults in Clinton have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Clinton in 2022 was $18,729, which is low income relative to South Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $74,916 for a family of four. However, Clinton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Clinton is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Clinton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Clinton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Clinton include English, German, Irish, Scottish, and Swedish. The most common language spoken in Clinton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.
