Clinton, SC Demographics

A map of Clinton's Population by Race

Clinton, South Carolina had a population of 7,633 in 2020. It was 54.5% White, 38.0% Black, 1.3% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Clinton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clinton is the 79th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Clinton's White Population

4,160 residents of Clinton identify as White, or 54.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Clinton slightly less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clinton is ranked #278 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Clinton is more White than neighboring Watts Mills (42.1% White), and Laurens (48.4% White). Clinton is less White than neighboring Joanna (69.7% White), Mountville (76% White), and Cross Anchor (76.7% White).

Clinton's Black Population

2,902 residents of Clinton identify as Black, or 38.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Clinton larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clinton is ranked #169 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Clinton is more Black than neighboring Joanna (16.9% Black), Watts Mills (23.4% Black), Mountville (14% Black), and Cross Anchor (13.8% Black). Clinton is less Black than neighboring Laurens (38.9% Black).

Clinton's Asian Population

98 residents of Clinton identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Clinton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clinton is ranked #111 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Clinton is more Asian than neighboring Joanna (0.6% Asian), Watts Mills (0.2% Asian), Mountville (0% Asian), Laurens (0.5% Asian), and Cross Anchor (0% Asian).

Clinton's Hispanic Population

208 residents of Clinton identify as Hispanic, or 2.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Clinton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clinton is ranked #279 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Clinton is less Hispanic than neighboring Joanna (8.4% Hispanic), Watts Mills (30.2% Hispanic), Mountville (6% Hispanic), Laurens (8.8% Hispanic), and Cross Anchor (4.3% Hispanic).

Clinton's Native American/Other Population

42 residents of Clinton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Clinton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clinton is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Clinton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Watts Mills (0.5% Native American/Other), Mountville (0% Native American/Other), and Laurens (0.5% Native American/Other). Clinton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Joanna (0.7% Native American/Other), and Cross Anchor (0.9% Native American/Other).

Clinton's Multiracial Population

223 residents of Clinton identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Clinton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Clinton is ranked #308 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Clinton is less Multiracial than neighboring Joanna (3.6% Multiracial), Watts Mills (3.6% Multiracial), Mountville (4% Multiracial), and Cross Anchor (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.