Clinton is a somewhat small city located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 6,882 people and two associated neighborhoods, Clinton is the 284th largest community in Illinois.

In terms of college education, the citizens of Clinton rank slightly lower than the national average. 16.34% of adults 25 and older in Clinton have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community.

The per capita income in Clinton in 2018 was $32,178, which is middle income relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $128,712 for a family of four. However, Clinton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

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 German, English, Irish, Polish, and European.

The most common language spoken in Clinton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.