Clinton is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Connecticut. With a population of 13,399 people and four associated neighborhoods, Clinton is the 82nd largest community in Connecticut.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Clinton is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Clinton is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Clinton who work in sales jobs (12.59%), management occupations (10.97%), and office and administrative support (9.55%). Because of many things, Clinton is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Clinton a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Clinton has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Clinton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Clinton is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery. The education level of Clinton ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Clinton, 43.04% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree. The per capita income in Clinton in 2022 was $53,020, which is middle income relative to Connecticut, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $212,080 for a family of four. The people who call Clinton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Clinton residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Clinton include Irish, Italian, English, German, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Clinton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.
