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Clinton, SC
City in Laurens County, South Carolina.
Population
7,676
Land area
10.5sq mi
People per sq mi
734
ZIP codes
0
Clinton and its ZIP codes
Clinton at a glance
- Clinton is about 4.2 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 79th most populous of 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $44,522 a year, 36% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,400 (33% below South Carolina) and median rent is $899 a month.
Local data for Clinton, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clinton, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,522
Poverty rate
27.7%
Median home value
$173,400
Median rent
$899/mo
Homeownership
51.5%
Bachelor's or higher
31.4%
Median age
30.6
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (477), Scottish Americans (208), Irish Americans (175).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Laurens County. PPP loans are for Clinton.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,688
20,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$483M
FY 2026, $7,151 per person
How people get to work
Clinton, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clinton, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
578
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
49
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clinton, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Clinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JoannaCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3.1 |
| Watts MillsCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Cross AnchorCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| MountvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| LaurensCity | 12 mi | 10.2 |
| WhitmireTown | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| EnoreeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Cross HillTown | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| WaterlooTown | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Gray CourtTown | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| HelenaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| BuffaloCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4 |
| NewberryCity | 19 mi | 9.2 |
| SilverstreetTown | 20 mi | 3.3 |
| UnionCity | 21 mi | 8.2 |
| WoodruffCity | 21 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clinton, SC in?
- Clinton is in Laurens County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Clinton, SC?
- About 7,676 people live in Clinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clinton?
- Nearby places include Joanna (5.3 mi), Watts Mills (8.4 mi), Cross Anchor (11 mi), Mountville (11 mi), Laurens (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023