Community Profile
Location:
Situated in central Mississippi on Interstate 20 in Hinds County, seven miles west of the capitol city of Jackson and Interstates 55 and 220.
Business Climate:
A cooperative City government with an attitude of growth and business-oriented educational facilities in Mississippi College at Clinton and Hinds Community College at nearby Raymond add to the business-friendly climate of the City. Clinton is in close proximity to a wide variety of business, educational, recreational and entertainment activities.
Demographic Information
| Population | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Population: Labor | 23,609 |
| Market Population: | 0 |
| Households | 2006 |
| Total Number of Households: | 8,585 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.58 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,166.00 |
| Educational Attainment: Population - Age 25 Plus | 2006 |
| Associate Degree: | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree: | 27% |
| Professional Degree: | 16% |
Metro Area Distances
| City | Driving Distance (miles) | Flight Time | Days by Truck | Days by Rail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 398 | 0 | 0 | |
| Chicago, Il | 757 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dallas, TX | 388 | 0 | 0 | |
| Memphis, TN | 224 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mobile, AL | 195 | 0 | 0 | |
| New Orleans, LA | 199 | 0 | 0 |
Labor Force Characteristics
| Leading Employers | Product or Service | Employees |
| Clinton Public School District | Education – K-12 | 550 |
| Wal-Mart | Retail | 520 |
| Mississippi College | Higher Education | 450 |
| Delphi Corporation | Manufacturer-Automotive Electrical Systems/Components | 400 |
| Verizon | Wireless Communication | 242 |
| City of Clinton | Municipality | 218 |
| FEMA | Governmental Agency | 175 |
| Home Depot | Retail | 143 |
| Kroger | Grocery Chain | 138 |
| Reznick | Insurance | 123 |
Local Government
| Type of Government: | Mayor/Alderman |
| Comprehensive City Plan: | Yes |
| Year Plan Completed: | 1997 |
| Strategic City Plan: | Unknown |
| Year Plan Completed: | |
| City Zoning Ordinance in Effect: | Yes |
| County Zoning Ordinance in Effect: | Yes |
| Percent of Streets Paved: | 100.0 |
Utilities
| Water | |
|---|---|
| Provider Name: | City of Clinton |
| Rated Capacity (mgd): | 8,730,720 |
| Average Capacity (mgd): | 2,700,000 |
| Peak Demand (mgd): | 3,350,000 |
| Storage Capacity (gallons): | 2,875,000 |
| Sewer | |
| Provider Name: | City of Clinton |
| Rated Capacity (mgd): | 4,706,000 |
| Average Daily Demand (mgd): | 0 |
| Peak Demand (mgd): | 0 |
| Electric | |
| Provider Name: | Entergy |
| Peak Demand (kW): | 0 |
| Generation Capacity (MW): | 30,000 |
| Customers Served (state): | 427,000 |
| Customers Served (system): | 2,600,000 |
| Natural Gas | |
| Provider Name: | Atmos Energy |
| Pipeline Source: | |
| Customers Served (state): | 0 |
| Customers Served (system): | 0 |
| Telecommunications | |
| Provider Name: | AT & T |
| Service Type: | local, long-distance |
| DSL: | Unknown |
| Fiber Optics: | Unknown |
| Switch Services: | |
| Customers Served (state): | 0 |
| Customers Served (system): | 0 |
Transportation
Interstates and Highways
Interstate 20 & US Highway 80 pass through the city of Clinton, with access to Interstate 55 and 220 at Jackson 15 miles away.
Railroads
Kansas City Railroad passes through Clinton.
Airport
John Bell Williams General Aviation Airport at Bolton, MS is less than 10 miles of Clinton. The Jackson Evers International Airport is approximately 21 miles east of Clinton.
Waterway
Port of Vicksburg on the Mississippi River is approximately 35 miles west of Clinton.
Quality of Life
| Commercial Services | |
|---|---|
| Number of Hotels and Motels: | 5 |
| Number of Rooms Available: | 0 |
| Number of Conference Centers: | 0 |
| Capacity of Largest Conference Center: | 0 |
| Financial Institutions | |
| Number of Banks: | 5 |
| Number of Savings and Loans: | 0 |
| Number of Credit Unions: | 1 |
Education
Elementary and Secondary Education Overview
The Clinton Public School District is made up of 8 schools with a total student enrollment of 4,859(academic year 2006/2007) and fully accredited by the Mississippi Department of Education. The school district recently won accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation & School Improvement (SACS-CASI).
Higher Education Overview
Clinton is home to Mississippi College(MC), the oldest college in Mississippi and the second oldest Baptist college in the world. Founded in 1826, the college boasts a distinguished history replete with many outstanding alumni. U.S. News and World Report ranks MC in the "Top 10" category of best values, and the institution has been selected for 13 years to be on the Honor Roll of Character-Building Institutions of the Templeton Foundation.
Health Facilities and Personnel
| Number of Hospitals: | 0 |
| Total Number of Beds: | 0 |
| Number of Outpatient Clinics: | 2 |
| Number of Medical Doctors: | 7 |
| Number of Dentists: | 15 |
| Number of Registered Nurses: | 0 |
| Number of Practitioning Nurses: | 2 |
Documents
| Clinton Demographics 3, 5, 10 mile radius, Hwy 80 & Springridge | |
| Clinton Demographics 20, 30, 40 mile radius | 103 KB |
| Clinton Community Profile | 78 KB |
| Clinton Traffic Map | 1.2MB |
