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Clinton, North Carolina
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Clinton Depot
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Location of Clinton within North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Sampson | |
| Settled | 1740 | |
| Incorporated | 1822 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council-manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.66 sq mi (19.85 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.63 sq mi (19.76 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) | |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,383 | |
| • Density | 1,098.69/sq mi (424.21/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
28328-28329
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| Area codes | 910, 472 | |
| FIPS code | 37-13240 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404081 | |
| Website | http://www.cityofclintonnc.com/ | |
Clinton is a city located in Sampson County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Sampson County. In 2020, about 8,383 people lived there. The city gets its name from Richard Clinton, who was a important general in the North Carolina army during the American Revolution.
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History of Clinton
The first people to settle in the area that is now Clinton arrived around 1740. The community was first called Clinton Courthouse. In 1822, Clinton officially became a town. Back then, the town's borders stretched about half a mile in every direction from the courthouse.
In 1852, the state government passed laws to help manage towns better, including Clinton. Five leaders were chosen to help run the town: James Moseley, Isaac Boykin, Dr. Henry Bizzel, John Beaman, and Alfred Johnson. The first elections were held in February 1852, and the first tax rate was set at 50 cents for every $100 of property value. In July 1953, Clinton changed from a town to a city.
Clinton is right in the middle of Sampson County. Since Sampson County is mostly made up of farms, Clinton grew into a major place for selling farm products. A famous person named William R. King was born in Clinton. He later became the 13th Vice President of the United States under President Franklin Pierce. He was the only American executive official to be sworn into office in a foreign country, which happened in Havana, Cuba, in 1853.
Clinton also had a minor league baseball team from 1946 to 1950. This team was the last stop for a famous baseball pitcher named Van Lingle Mungo, who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Many important buildings and areas in Clinton are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and protected because of their history. Some of these include the Bethune-Powell Buildings, the Gen. Thomas Boykin House, the Clinton Commercial Historic District, and the Clinton Depot.
Geography and Climate
Clinton covers a total area of about 7.75 square miles (19.85 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Clinton's Climate
Clinton has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. The hottest temperature ever recorded in Clinton was 104°F (40°C) on August 22, 1983. The coldest temperature recorded was -2°F (-19°C) on January 21, 1985.
| Climate data for Clinton, North Carolina, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1971–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 79 (26) |
83 (28) |
89 (32) |
94 (34) |
98 (37) |
102 (39) |
102 (39) |
104 (40) |
100 (38) |
96 (36) |
85 (29) |
81 (27) |
104 (40) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 72.9 (22.7) |
75.2 (24.0) |
80.8 (27.1) |
85.9 (29.9) |
91.7 (33.2) |
95.7 (35.4) |
96.9 (36.1) |
95.9 (35.5) |
91.6 (33.1) |
86.4 (30.2) |
79.0 (26.1) |
73.9 (23.3) |
98.3 (36.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 53.0 (11.7) |
56.2 (13.4) |
63.5 (17.5) |
72.8 (22.7) |
80.1 (26.7) |
86.7 (30.4) |
89.4 (31.9) |
87.8 (31.0) |
82.7 (28.2) |
73.8 (23.2) |
64.0 (17.8) |
56.3 (13.5) |
72.2 (22.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 42.5 (5.8) |
45.2 (7.3) |
51.9 (11.1) |
61.0 (16.1) |
69.2 (20.7) |
76.7 (24.8) |
80.0 (26.7) |
78.2 (25.7) |
72.9 (22.7) |
62.2 (16.8) |
52.3 (11.3) |
45.8 (7.7) |
61.5 (16.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 32.1 (0.1) |
34.2 (1.2) |
40.3 (4.6) |
49.2 (9.6) |
58.3 (14.6) |
66.7 (19.3) |
70.5 (21.4) |
68.7 (20.4) |
63.1 (17.3) |
50.6 (10.3) |
40.7 (4.8) |
35.3 (1.8) |
50.8 (10.5) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 16.6 (−8.6) |
20.8 (−6.2) |
25.3 (−3.7) |
33.8 (1.0) |
44.0 (6.7) |
55.0 (12.8) |
62.2 (16.8) |
59.9 (15.5) |
51.4 (10.8) |
35.7 (2.1) |
25.7 (−3.5) |
21.4 (−5.9) |
15.0 (−9.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −2 (−19) |
3 (−16) |
8 (−13) |
26 (−3) |
35 (2) |
42 (6) |
52 (11) |
46 (8) |
40 (4) |
24 (−4) |
17 (−8) |
5 (−15) |
−2 (−19) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.50 (89) |
3.11 (79) |
3.68 (93) |
3.41 (87) |
4.05 (103) |
4.62 (117) |
5.83 (148) |
6.01 (153) |
6.56 (167) |
3.27 (83) |
3.44 (87) |
3.53 (90) |
51.01 (1,296) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.8 (2.0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
1.8 (4.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.6 | 9.8 | 10.2 | 8.9 | 9.6 | 10.9 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 9.0 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 10.6 | 118.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 209 | — | |
| 1870 | 204 | −2.4% | |
| 1880 | 620 | 203.9% | |
| 1890 | 839 | 35.3% | |
| 1900 | 958 | 14.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,101 | 14.9% | |
| 1920 | 2,110 | 91.6% | |
| 1930 | 2,712 | 28.5% | |
| 1940 | 3,557 | 31.2% | |
| 1950 | 4,414 | 24.1% | |
| 1960 | 7,461 | 69.0% | |
| 1970 | 7,157 | −4.1% | |
| 1980 | 7,552 | 5.5% | |
| 1990 | 8,204 | 8.6% | |
| 2000 | 8,600 | 4.8% | |
| 2010 | 8,639 | 0.5% | |
| 2020 | 8,383 | −3.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 Census Information
In 2020, Clinton had 8,383 people living in 3,213 households. The population was made up of different groups:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 3,338 | 39.82% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 3,343 | 39.88% |
| Native American | 101 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 96 | 1.15% |
| Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.07% |
| Other/Mixed | 297 | 3.54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,202 | 14.34% |
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 8,639 people living in Clinton. The city had 3,392 households, and 2,068 of these were families.
- About 48.9% of the people were White.
- About 40.5% were African American.
- About 9.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.27 people, and the average family had 2.95 people.
The median age in Clinton was 42.1 years old. This means half the people were younger than 42.1, and half were older.
Notable People from Clinton
Many interesting people have connections to Clinton, North Carolina. Here are a few:
- Sam Aiken – a former NFL wide receiver (a football player who catches passes)
- Rube Benton – a former MLB player (a professional baseball player)
- Lauch Faircloth – a U.S. Senator for North Carolina from 1993 to 1999
- Pearl Fryar – a famous topiary artist (someone who shapes living plants into artistic designs)
- William Rufus DeVane King – the 13th Vice President of the United States
- Willie Parker – a former NFL running back (a football player who runs with the ball). He won two Super Bowl championships with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
See also
In Spanish: Clinton (Carolina del Norte) para niños
