Clinton
City in Sampson County, North Carolina

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.
- 8,383residents (2020 Census)
- 157 ftelevation · 48 m
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.4 km²
- 1,066 / sq mipopulation density
- 28328ZIP code
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 had 8,383 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,383 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,066 per sq mi (412 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clinton at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Sampson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,383 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.86 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0013° N, 78.3319° W |
| ZIP code | 28328 |
| Official website | cityofclintonnc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3713240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clinton
- Bonnetsville4.0 mi W
- Turkey8.4 mi E
- Keener8.5 mi N
- Salemburg9.7 mi W
- Roseboro10.9 mi W
- Ingold12.0 mi S
- Vann Crossroads12.4 mi N
- Bowdens13.3 mi E
- Warsaw13.5 mi E
- Faison13.6 mi NE
- Delway14.2 mi SE
- Garland15.3 mi S
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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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