Because there are quite a few people attending college in Clinton, it is thought of as a college town. To the benefit of the many students in the area, Clinton provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared towards their needs and activities.
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 2018 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.
