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Clinton, NC

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Population
8,466
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
154 ft
Median Home Value
$212,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$759/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$44,953
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityGoldsboro, North Carolina33 miles away · 35,012 residents.

About Clinton

Clinton is a city and the county seat of Sampson County, North Carolina, situated in the state's coastal plains region. Named in honor of Revolutionary War Brigadier General Richard Clinton and first settled around 1740, the community of approximately 8,304 features a humid subtropical climate. Public education is served by the Clinton City Schools district.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.0rating

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