Location
Clinton is located in central Mississippi between the state’s capital city of Jackson and port city of Vicksburg. As part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), our city enjoys the conveniences and workforce availability of the state’s largest metropolis.
Demographic Information
| Category | Clinton | Jackson MSA |
| Population (2018 est.) | 27,551 | 545,394 |
| Average Household Size | 2.76 | 2.60 |
| Median Household Income | $59,000 | 44,864 |
| Educational Attainment: Population - Age 25 Plus | ||
| Associate Degree: | 7.1% | 7.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree: | 27.9% | 18.7% |
| Professional Degree: | 15.8% | 10.9% |
Metro Area Distances
| City | Driving Distance (miles) | Hours | |
| Atlanta, GA | 390 | 5.6 | |
| Chicago, Il | 750 | 10.75 | |
| Dallas, TX | 393 | 5.5 | |
| Memphis, TN | 218 | 3.15 | |
| Mobile, AL | 195 | 3.3 | |
| New Orleans, LA | 192 | 3.0 |
Major Employers
| Product or Service | |
| Clinton Public School District | Education – K-12 |
| Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | Retail |
| Mississippi College | Higher Education |
| University Physicians | Healthcare |
| City of Clinton | Municipality |
| State of Mississippi | Governmental Agency |
| The Home Depot | Retail |
| The Kroger Co. | Grocery Chain |
| Taylor Power | Industrial Generators |
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Enhanced Emergency and Environmental Response Services |
Environmental Response |
| McNeely Plastics | Polymer Production |
| Gulf States Canners | Bottling and Canning |
| Gulf Relay | Logistics |
Local Government
| Type of Government | Mayor/Alderman |
| Comprehensive City Plan | Yes |
| Year Plan Completed | 2018 |
| City Zoning Ordinance in Effect | Yes |
| County Zoning Ordinance in Effect | Yes |
| Percent of Streets Paved | 100.0 |
Utilities
| Service | Provider |
| Water | City of Clinton |
| Sewer | City of Clinton |
| Electric | Entergy |
| Natural Gas | Atmos Energy |
| Telecommunications | AT&T, CSpire, Comcast |
Transportation
Interstates
- Interstate 20: 0 miles (adjacent)
- Interstate 220: 6.7 miles
- Interstate 55: 11.7 miles
Railroads
- Service: Kansas City Railroad
- Distance to Port: 35 miles
- Distance to Transload Facility: 16.7 miles
Airport
- Nearest General Aviation Airport: John Bell Williams General Aviation Airport
Distance: 10 miles - Nearest International Airport: Jackson Evers International Airport
Distance: 21 miles
Waterway
Port of Vicksburg on the Mississippi River is approximately 35 miles west of Clinton.
Education
Elementary and Secondary Education Overview
The Clinton Public School District is made up of 8 schools with a total student enrollment of 5,300 (academic year 2019/20) and fully accredited by the Mississippi Department of Education. The school district recently won accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation & School Improvement (SACS-CASI).
Higher Education Overview
The Greater Jackson Area contains nine institutions of higher learning with a total student population of 40,788. These students are actively engaged in the over 800 academic programs that are offered at the area’s colleges and universities.
Clinton is home to Mississippi College (MC), the oldest college in Mississippi and the second oldest Baptist college in the world. Founded in 1826, the college boasts a distinguished history replete with many outstanding alumni. U.S. News and World Report ranks MC in the "Top 10" category of best values, and the institution has been selected for 13 years to be on the Honor Roll of Character-Building Institutions of the Templeton Foundation.