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Clinton County, KY
1 city or town and 1 ZIP code in Clinton County, Kentucky.
Population
9,202
Land area
197sq mi
People per sq mi
47
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Clinton County
Clinton County at a glance
- Clinton County is 59% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,844 a year, 30% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,200 (41% below Kentucky) and median rent is $617 a month.
Local data for Clinton County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clinton County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,844
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$122,200
Median rent
$617/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (582), German Americans (537), Scottish Americans (229).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,011
3,635 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,059
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.4M
FY 2026, $6,309 per person
PPP loans
$10.6M
653 loans, 1,960 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$18.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Clinton County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clinton County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
184
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 27°F
54.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Clinton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Clinton County, KY?
- Albany is the largest city or town in Clinton County, with about 1,896 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Clinton County?
- Clinton County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 42602.
- What is the population of Clinton County, KY?
- About 9,202 people live in Clinton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Clinton County?
- Clinton County borders Wayne County, Russell County, Clay County, TN, Cumberland County, Pickett County, TN.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023