Census ACS · #642 μSA
Clinton Metro Area
The Clinton, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has 46,383 residents. The median household income is $65,177 and the median home value is $153,800.
46,383
Population
67
People / sq mi
$65,177
Median Income
$153,800
Median Home Value
The Clinton CBSA covers 695 sq mi of land at 66.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$65,177
Median Household Income
$36,093
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$153,800
Median Home Value
$825
Median Rent
73.1%
Homeownership
Education
92.7%
High School+
22.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
6.0%
Work From Home
21.1 min
Avg Commute
23.9%
Foreign Born
Clinton spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Clinton, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 46,383 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #642 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Clinton metro area is $65,177, with a per capita income of $36,093.
The Clinton, Ia CBSA spans the state of Iowa.
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Data for the Clinton, Ia CBSA (17540) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Clinton skews on age — the median resident is 42.5, older than the national median. With 46,383 residents, Clinton is a metro area in IA.
The typical household here earns about $65,177, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.2%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $153,800, with typical rent around $825.
22.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Clinton — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.