Clinton

City in Sampson County, North Carolina

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Clinton is a city in Sampson County, North Carolina, with 8,383 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 157 ft (48 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bonnetsville, 4.0 miles W.

About Clinton

Clinton (locally KLIN-ən, KLINT-ən) is a city in and the county seat of Sampson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,383. Clinton is named for Richard Clinton, a Brigadier General of the North Carolina militia in the American Revolution.

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Living in Clinton

Median household income
$44,953
Median home value
$212,000
Median rent
$759/mo
Median age
39.9
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Clinton, NC population

Clinton had 8,383 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,383
Density1,066 per sq mi (412 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Clinton at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountySampson County
TypeCity
Population8,383 (2020)
Land area7.86 sq mi (20.4 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates35.0013° N, 78.3319° W
ZIP code28328
Official websitecityofclintonnc.com
Census code (GEOID)3713240

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Clinton

What county is Clinton in?

Clinton is in Sampson County, North Carolina.

What is the population of Clinton, NC?

8,383 people lived in Clinton at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Clinton, NC?

The ZIP code of Clinton is 28328.

What is the elevation of Clinton?

157 feet (48 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Clinton?

Bonnetsville (4.0 mi), Turkey (8.4 mi), Keener (8.5 mi), Salemburg (9.7 mi), Roseboro (10.9 mi).

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