Clinton, Utah facts for kids
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Clinton, Utah
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Former Clinton City Hall
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Location in Davis County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Davis |
| Incorporated | 1896 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.93 sq mi (15.37 km2) |
| • Land | 5.93 sq mi (15.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,334 ft (1,321 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 23,360 |
| • Estimate
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23,597 |
| • Density | 3,939.29/sq mi (1,520.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 385, 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-14290 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409486 |
Clinton is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. It is part of the larger Ogden–Clearfield city area. Clinton was once a quiet farm town. It has grown very quickly since the 1990s. In 2020, about 23,360 people lived there.
Where is Clinton Located?
Clinton is in the northern part of Davis County. It shares borders with several other cities. To the east is Sunset. To the southeast is Clearfield. West Point is to the southwest.
The northern edge of Clinton is the border with Weber County. Here, you'll find the city of Hooper to the northwest. Roy is located to the north and northeast. Clinton covers an area of about 15.1 square kilometers (5.9 square miles), and all of it is land.
A Look at Clinton's History
The area where Clinton now stands was first settled in the 1870s. James Hill and his family were among the first to arrive. Early settlers used the land mainly for grazing their animals. Even though the land was good for farming, getting drinking water was tough. They had to bring water from the Weber River.
This area had different names back then, like The Range, Sand Ridge, The Basin, and The Summit. The first school was built in 1885. It was located just south of the cemetery.
Farmers started using "dry farming" methods in Clinton in 1879. This is a way to grow crops in dry areas without much rain. By 1881, a railroad station was built, which helped the area connect with others. In 1884, a local church group was formed. It was called the Summit Basin Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The first official church ward in Clinton was set up on May 29, 1897. It was named 'The Clinton Ward'. Clinton did not become an official town until 1936. Its population grew slowly until the 1960s. In 1950, only 670 people lived in Clinton City. It took 19 more years for the city to even start its own police department.
Who Lives in Clinton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 247 | — | |
| 1910 | 611 | 147.4% | |
| 1920 | 846 | 38.5% | |
| 1930 | 795 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 581 | −26.9% | |
| 1950 | 670 | 15.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,025 | 53.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,768 | 72.5% | |
| 1980 | 5,777 | 226.8% | |
| 1990 | 7,945 | 37.5% | |
| 2000 | 12,585 | 58.4% | |
| 2010 | 20,426 | 62.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 22,499 | 10.1% | |
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In 2020, Clinton had a population of 23,360 people. There were about 6,689 households. The average household size was about 3.5 people. This means that, on average, there were 3,942 people living in each square mile.
Most people in Clinton are White (about 89.9%). About 2.7% are Asian, and 0.9% are African American. About 5.5% of the population are from two or more racial backgrounds. People of Hispanic or Latino background make up about 11.7% of the population.
The average income for a household in Clinton was about $90,397 per year. The average income per person was about $29,934. About 2.9% of the people in Clinton live below the poverty line.
Looking at the population by age in 2010:
- About 33.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 11.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 31.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 14.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 4.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Clinton was 25 years. For every 100 females, there were about 101.9 males.
