Clinton, Clinton County, New York facts for kids
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Clinton, New York
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Location in Clinton County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Clinton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 67.1 sq mi (173.8 km2) |
| • Land | 67.1 sq mi (173.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 737 |
| • Density | 11/sq mi (4.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-16397 |
| GNIS feature ID | 978840 |
Clinton is a small town in Clinton County, New York, United States. It's located in the northwestern part of the county. In 2010, about 737 people lived there. The town is also northwest of a larger city called Plattsburgh.
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History of Clinton
People started living in the Clinton area a long time ago, even before the year 1820. This early settlement was near a community called Frontier. The town of Clinton officially became its own separate town in 1845. Before that, it was part of another town known as Ellenburg.
Geography of Clinton
Clinton is a pretty big town in terms of land area. It covers about 173.8 square kilometers (which is about 67 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit (about 0.1 square kilometers) being water.
Location and Borders
The northern edge of Clinton is the border between Canada and the United States. On the Canadian side, it touches the province of Quebec. The western edge of the town borders Franklin County and the town of Chateaugay.
Roads and Highways
Two important roads run through Clinton. U.S. Route 11 goes from east to west. It crosses New York State Route 189, which runs north and south. This intersection is located just south of a place called Churubusco.
Population of Clinton
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,436 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,924 | 34.0% | |
| 1870 | 2,206 | 14.7% | |
| 1880 | 2,194 | −0.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,750 | −20.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,574 | −10.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,598 | 1.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,395 | −12.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,191 | −14.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,157 | −2.9% | |
| 1950 | 844 | −27.1% | |
| 1960 | 796 | −5.7% | |
| 1970 | 712 | −10.6% | |
| 1980 | 685 | −3.8% | |
| 1990 | 663 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 727 | 9.7% | |
| 2010 | 737 | 1.4% | |
| 2020 | 652 | −11.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 651 | −11.7% | |
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The population of Clinton has changed over the years. In 1870, it had its highest population with 2,206 people. By 2010, the population was 737. The most recent estimate for 2023 is about 651 people.
Who Lives in Clinton?
Based on the 2000 census, there were 727 people living in Clinton. Most people living in the town were White (98.35%). A small number of people were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 0.28% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 270 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together. About 31.9% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.4%) were married couples.
The average household had about 2.69 people. The average family had about 3.08 people.
Age Groups
The population in Clinton includes people of all ages. About 26.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.9% were 65 years old or older. The median age was 38 years. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older.
Places in Clinton
Here are some of the communities and locations you can find within the town of Clinton:
- Churubusco – This is a small community, also called a hamlet. It's located in the central part of the town, on NY-189, north of US-11.
- Clinton Mills – Another hamlet, found to the east of Churubusco on Clinton Mills Road.
- English River – A small stream that flows through the eastern part of Clinton.
- Frontier – This hamlet is located right on the Canada–US border, in the northwestern part of the town.
- Gibson Corners – A specific spot on the northeastern border of the town, also on Clinton Mills Road.
