Community
Clinton is located in central Mississippi between the state’s capital city of Jackson and the port city of Vicksburg, and our city is noted for low crime, good schools, quality development, and excellent transportation access to surrounding areas. Home to Mississippi College and only eight miles northeast of Hinds Community College, Clinton is connected to over 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Additionally, the community still holds large undeveloped tracts of land adjacent to Interstate 20, U.S. Highway 80, and the Clinton Parkway, all of which offer prime sites for commercial, office, retail, and industrial development. Over 34,000 cars per day travel through Clinton on Interstate 20. An additional 21,000 cars utilize the Clinton Parkway each day. These factors and a primary trade area of over 126,000 will continue to make Clinton an attractive location for business and residential development.
As part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), our city also enjoys the conveniences and workforce availability of the state’s largest metropolis.
Metro Area Distances
Transportation
Interstates
| Interstate 20: | 0 Miles (adjacent) |
| Interstate 220: | 6.7 Miles |
| Interstate 55: | 11.7 Miles |
Railroads
| Service: | Kansas City Railroad |
| Port: | 35 Miles |
| Transload Facility: | 16.7 Miles |
Airports
| John Bell Williams General Airport: | 10 Miles |
| Jackson Evers International Airport: | 21 Miles |
Waterways
| Port of Vicksburg (Mississippi River): | 35 Miles |
Local Government
| Type of Government: | Mayor / Aldermen |
| Comprehensive City Plan? | Yes |
| Year Plan Completed: | 2018 |
| City Zoning Ordinance in Effect? | Yes |
| County Zoning Ordinance in Effect? | Yes |
| Percent of Streets Paved: | 100% |
Demographic Information
All Information based on 2019 ACS Supplemental Estimates Data
| Category | Clinton | Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,437 | 594,800 |
| Male | 41.72% | 47.65% |
| Female | 58.28% | 52.35% |
| Total Households | 9,528 | 218,853 |
| Family | 64.26% | 64.90% |
| Nonfamily | 35.74% | 35.10% |
| Average Household Size | 2.56 | 2.72 |
| Median Household Income | $56,474 | $52,426 |
| Educational Attainment (Pop. Age 25+) | 16,657 | 395,362 |
| High School Graduate (or GED) | 15.29% | 25.54% |
| Some College (No Degree) | 23.53% | 22.79% |
| Associate Degree | 11.63% | 8.76% |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 24.11% | 19.44% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 18.87% | 11.52% |
| Veteran Status | 1,257 | 26,872 |
Work Environment
All Information based on 2019 ACS Supplemental Estimates and 2020 BDS Data
| Category | Clinton | Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) |
|---|---|---|
| Population Age 16+ (2019) | 19,050 | 472,227 |
| Civilian Labor Force | 11,986 | 285,771 |
| Employed | 11,021 | 267,888 |
| Unemployed | 965 | 17,883 |
| Armed Forces | 42 | 491 |
| Unemployment Rate (2020) | 4.7% | 7% |
Major Employers
| Business / Organization | Industry / Service |
|---|---|
| Clinton Public School District | Education (K-12) |
| Mississippi College | Higher Education |
| Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | Retail (General) |
| City of Clinton | Municipality |
| State of Mississippi | Governmental Agency |
| The Home Depot | Retail (General) |
| The Kroger Company | Retail (Grocery) |
| The United States Military | Government |
Housing
Clinton is home to a wide variety of housing options. There are older homes along tree-lined streets, as well as custom-built homes in new, upscale neighborhoods. It's also easy to find acreage available on the outside of the Clinton city limits while still within the highly-rated Clinton Public School District.
New and existing homes of all sizes are available in Clinton and range in price from around $50,000 to $500,000 and up. The median owner-occupied house value is $178,731 (2019).