Clinton, NC

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Population
8,466
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
154 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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
General Quality
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Clinton serves as the county seat of Sampson County, offering a friendly, small-town atmosphere for its roughly 8,500 residents. The center of town features a historic courthouse square surrounded by local diners, family-owned shops, and municipal offices. Quiet residential streets branch out from downtown, filled with established homes and mature trees. It is a close-knit community where neighbors wave from front porches and local high school sports or weekend festivals bring people together.

Situated in eastern North Carolina, Clinton combines a peaceful, rural setting with convenient regional access. Route 24 and U.S. 701 connect the town to Fayetteville in about 45 minutes, while Raleigh and the coastal beaches near Wilmington are both roughly an hour's drive away. Agriculture, public education, and Sampson Regional Medical Center anchor the local job market. For anyone looking for affordable living, mild winters, and a quiet place to raise a family or retire, Clinton provides a comfortable home base.

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