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.Clinton is neither predominantly blue-collar nor white-collar, instead having a mixed workforce of both blue-collar and white-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 very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Clinton really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Clinton perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live. 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. Clinton is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 43.04% of adults in Clinton have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. 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.
