Demographics & People — Clinton, Mississippi
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 27,418 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~26,700 |
| Median Age | 35.3 |
| Total Households | 10,212 |
| Family Households | 6,902 |
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5608 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,595 |
| Black or African American | 11,454 |
| Asian | 1,222 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 634 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 12,458 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,325 |
| American | 2,582 |
| English | 2,126 |
| Irish | 1,864 |
| German | 1,205 |
| Scottish | 686 |
| Subsaharan African | 550 |
| European | 543 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 500 |
Language
| English Only | 23,583 |
| Spanish | 380 |
| Population 5+ | 25,563 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,319 |
| Population 18+ | 20,424 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Clinton, Mississippi.