Clinton (CDP), Massachusetts
Encyclopedia
Clinton is a census-designated place
(CDP) in the town of Clinton
in Worcester County
, Massachusetts
, United States
. The population was 7,389 at the 2010 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 3.9 km² (1.5 mi²), all land.
of 2000, there were 7,884 people, 3,360 households, and 1,942 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 2,029.4/km² (5,261.5/mi²). There were 3,529 housing units at an average density of 908.4/km² (2,355.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 89.62% White, 2.32% Black or African American
, 0.25% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 4.90% from other races
, and 2.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.07% of the population.
There were 3,360 households out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.3% were married couples
living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,570, and the median income for a family was $52,686. Males had a median income of $36,920 versus $27,039 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $21,857. About 5.3% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in the town of Clinton
Clinton, Massachusetts
Clinton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 13,606 at the 2010 census.For geographic and demographic information on the census-designated place Clinton, please see the article Clinton , Massachusetts....
in Worcester County
Worcester County, Massachusetts
-Demographics:In 1990 Worcester County had a population of 709,705.As of the census of 2000, there were 750,963 people, 283,927 households, and 192,502 families residing in the county. The population density was 496 people per square mile . There were 298,159 housing units at an average density...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 7,389 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Clinton is located at 42°25′15"N 71°41′10"W (42.420935, -71.686149).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 3.9 km² (1.5 mi²), all land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 7,884 people, 3,360 households, and 1,942 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,029.4/km² (5,261.5/mi²). There were 3,529 housing units at an average density of 908.4/km² (2,355.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 89.62% White, 2.32% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.25% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 4.90% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 2.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.07% of the population.
There were 3,360 households out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.3% 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, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,570, and the median income for a family was $52,686. Males had a median income of $36,920 versus $27,039 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 CDP was $21,857. About 5.3% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.