Clinton County, Indiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 52nd-largest in Indiana
The population of Clinton County, Indiana is 32,967 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 52nd-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $63,690, the median home value is $157,300, and the median age is 36.5.
The population of Clinton County has declined 1.0% since 2010 (33,222 → 32,895), a -0.07% annualized rate.
32,967
Population
-0.07%
Annual growth
81
People / sq mi
$63,690
Median Income
$157,300
Median Home Value
Clinton County covers 405 sq mi of land at 81.4 people per square mile.
About Clinton County, IN
Age is the most distinctive thing about Clinton County: a median age of 36.5, younger than the national median. With 32,967 residents, Clinton County is a county in Indiana.
The typical household here earns about $63,690, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 5.1%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $157,300, with typical rent around $915.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Just 5.7% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
Clinton County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Clinton County had a population of 33,222 in 2010 and 32,895 in 2024, a -1.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 33,222 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.07%.
32,895
Population (2024)
33,222
Population (2010)
33,222
Peak (2010)
-0.07%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 33,222 |
| 2011 | 33,034 |
| 2012 | 32,889 |
| 2013 | 32,765 |
| 2014 | 32,461 |
| 2015 | 32,372 |
| 2016 | 32,156 |
| 2017 | 32,155 |
| 2018 | 32,113 |
| 2019 | 32,298 |
| 2020 | 33,172 |
| 2021 | 32,982 |
| 2022 | 32,794 |
| 2023 | 32,879 |
| 2024 | 32,895 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
36.5
Median Age
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Male
16.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 22.3% · Seniors (65+): 16.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $63,690$-6,361 vs state |
| Mean household income | $78,375 |
| Per-capita income | $30,108 |
| Poverty rate | 5.1%-3.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 62.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Clinton County is manufacturing, accounting for 27.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
1.5%
Carpool
82.0%
Public transit
5.7%
Work from home
20.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$157,300$-44,300 vs state
Median home value
$915
Median rent
73.8%
Homeownership rate
13,496
Total housing units
91.8%
Occupied
8.2%
Vacant
26.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.6%
With health insurance
94.2%
With broadband internet
14.6%
Foreign-born
5.6%
Veterans (18+)
10.6%
With a disability
89.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.4%
High School+
16.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clinton County, Indiana has a population of 32,967 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 52nd-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 81 people per square mile.
The population of Clinton County has declined 1.0% since 2010 (33,222 → 32,895), a -0.07% annualized rate.
The median household income in Clinton County, Indiana is $63,690, with mean (average) household income of $78,375 and per-capita income of $30,108. 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Clinton County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (83.4%), Black or African American (0.7%), Hispanic or Latino (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Clinton County, Indiana is 36.5 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.
The median home value in Clinton County is $157,300 and median monthly rent is $915. 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 13,496 total housing units, 8.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Clinton County, Indiana is manufacturing, employing 27.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.
Indianapolis is among the largest cities associated with Clinton County, Indiana, with a population of 882,043.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.