Clinton, North Carolina
Encyclopedia
Clinton is the county seat
of Sampson County
, North Carolina
, United States
. The population of Clinton is 8,639 according to the 2010 US Census. Clinton is named for American Revolution General Richard Clinton.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 7.75 square miles (20.1 km²), 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.28%) is water.
of 2010, there were 8,639 people, 3,392 households, and 2,068 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,114.7 people per square mile (430.4/km²). There were 3,711 housing units at an average density of 478.8 per square mile (184.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 48.9% White, 40.5% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 6.1% from other races
, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.2% of the population.
There were 3,392 households, out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were married couples
living together, 20.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families; 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.95.
The age distruibution of the city was 23.6% under the age of 20, 23.8% from 20 to 39, 32.1% from 40 to 64, and 21.5% age 65 years or older. The median age was 42.1 years. For every 100 females there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,904, and the median income for a family was $36,144. Males had a median income of $30,605 versus $21,654 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,672. About 18.1% of families and 23.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.5% of those under age 18 and 25.2% of those age 65 or over.
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Sampson County
Sampson County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 63,431 people, 22,624 households, and 16,214 families residing in the county. The population density was 67.1 people per square mile . There were 26,476 housing units at an average density of 27 per square mile...
, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population of Clinton is 8,639 according to the 2010 US Census. Clinton is named for American Revolution General Richard Clinton.
History
The first European settlers came to the Clinton area around 1740. The community was originally Clinton Courthouse. There was an earlier incorporated town of Clinton in Rowan County (now Davie County); however, the town folded in 1822. The City of Clinton was incorporated in 1852. The General Assembly appointed five commissioners: James Moseley, Isaac Boykin, Dr. Henry Bizzel, John Beaman, and Alfred Johnson. The corporate limits of the town at that time extended a half mile each way from the courthouse. The first records of an election were in February 1852 and the first tax rate was $0.50 per $100 valuation of real property. Clinton is the geographic center of the county, and because Sampson County is primarily rural farmland, Clinton developed as the major agricultural marketing center.Geography
Clinton is located at 35°0′9"N 78°19′44"W (35.002418, -78.328803).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 7.75 square miles (20.1 km²), 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.28%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2010, there were 8,639 people, 3,392 households, and 2,068 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1,114.7 people per square mile (430.4/km²). There were 3,711 housing units at an average density of 478.8 per square mile (184.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 48.9% White, 40.5% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 6.1% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.2% of the population.
There were 3,392 households, out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 20.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families; 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.95.
The age distruibution of the city was 23.6% under the age of 20, 23.8% from 20 to 39, 32.1% from 40 to 64, and 21.5% age 65 years or older. The median age was 42.1 years. For every 100 females there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,904, and the median income for a family was $36,144. Males had a median income of $30,605 versus $21,654 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $15,672. About 18.1% of families and 23.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.5% of those under age 18 and 25.2% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Gabriel HolmesGabriel HolmesGabriel Holmes was the 21st Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1821 to 1824. He was not affiliated with any party; a Representative from North Carolina; born near Clinton, Sampson County, N.C., in 1769; attended Zion Parnassus Academy in Rowan County and Harvard University; studied...
- Governor of North Carolina 1821–1824, (1769 - Sep. 26, 1829) - William Rufus DeVane King - 13th Vice-President of the United States, (Apr. 7, 1786 – Apr. 18, 1853)
- Theophilus H. HolmesTheophilus H. HolmesTheophilus Hunter Holmes was a career United States Army officer and a Confederate Lieutenant General in the American Civil War.-Early life and career:...
- U.S. Army officer and Confederate general in the American Civil WarAmerican Civil WarThe American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
(Nov. 13, 1804 – Jun. 21, 1880) - Lauch FairclothLauch FairclothDuncan McLauchlin "Lauch" Faircloth , served one term as a Republican U.S. Senator from North Carolina.Before his Senate service, Faircloth was a prominent and wealthy hog farmer...
- U.S. Senator (R-NC) 1993-99, born: Jan. 14, 1928 - Dennis OwensDennis OwensDennis Ray Owens is a former professional American football player who played nose tackle for five seasons for the New England Patriots....
- Former NFL player (New England PatriotsNew England PatriotsThe New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
), born: Feb. 24, 1960 - Jerris McPhailJerris McPhailJerris Cornelius McPhail is a former professional American football player who played running back for three seasons for the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions....
- Former NFL player (Miami DolphinsMiami DolphinsThe Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Detroit LionsDetroit LionsThe Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
), born: Jun. 26, 1972 - Leonard HenryLeonard HenryLeonard Henry is a former American football running back of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
- Former NFL player (Miami DolphinsMiami DolphinsThe Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, NY Jets, and Oakland RaidersOakland RaidersThe Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
), born: Jan. 5, 1978 - Willie ParkerWillie Parker"Fast" Willie Everette Parker Jr. is an American football running back for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at North Carolina...
- Running back for the Pittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh SteelersThe Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
, Washington RedskinsWashington RedskinsThe Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
, and Virginia Destroyers, born: Nov. 11, 1980 - Sam AikenSam AikenSamuel Aiken is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
- Wide receiver for the New England PatriotsNew England PatriotsThe New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
, Buffalo BillsBuffalo BillsThe Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, and Cleveland BrownsCleveland BrownsThe Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, born: Dec 14, 1980 - Curtis Smith - IHRA World Champion Drag Racer. Also holds many records in drag racing
- E.R. Mason - statesman, artist, blues musician, assistant principal, born: March 14, 1916
- Pearl FryarPearl FryarPearl Fryar is an African-American topiary artist living in Bishopville, South Carolina.Born in Clinton, North Carolina, Pearl was the son of a sharecropper. Since the early 1980s, Pearl Fryar has been creating fantastic topiary at his garden in Bishopville, South Carolina. Living sculptures,...
- Topiary Artist