Clinton
City in De Witt County, Illinois
Clinton is a city in De Witt County, Illinois, with 7,004 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 725 ft (221 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wapella, 5.2 miles N.
- 7,004residents (2020 Census)
- 725 ftelevation · 221 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.3 km²
- 1,961 / sq mipopulation density
- 61727ZIP code
About Clinton
Clinton is the largest city in and the county seat of DeWitt County, Illinois, United States. The population was 6,898 at the 2023 census.
The city and the county are named for DeWitt Clinton, governor of New York, 1817–1823. Clinton Nuclear Generating Station is located six miles away on Clinton Lake.
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Living in Clinton
- Median household income
- $62,323
- Median home value
- $102,800
- Median rent
- $934/mo
- Median age
- 38.4
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Clinton had 7,004 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,004 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,961 per sq mi (757 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clinton at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | De Witt County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,004 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.57 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1470° N, 88.9630° W |
| ZIP code | 61727 |
| Official website | clintonillinois.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1715001 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clinton
- Wapella5.2 mi N
- Lane5.9 mi E
- Kenney7.3 mi SW
- Maroa7.6 mi S
- De Witt9.7 mi E
- Waynesville10.7 mi NW
- Weldon11.4 mi E
- Heyworth11.8 mi N
- Beason12.1 mi W
- Chestnut13.5 mi SW
- Argenta13.5 mi SE
- Forsyth15.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clinton
What county is Clinton in?
Clinton is in De Witt County, Illinois.
What is the population of Clinton, IL?
7,004 people lived in Clinton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clinton, IL?
The ZIP code of Clinton is 61727.
What is the elevation of Clinton?
725 feet (221 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clinton?
Wapella (5.2 mi), Lane (5.9 mi), Kenney (7.3 mi), Maroa (7.6 mi), De Witt (9.7 mi).
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