Clinton County, Indiana: commercial real estate data.
Clinton County, Indiana had an estimated 32,895 residents on July 1, 2024, down 0.9 percent since the 2020 census base of 33,183, across 405 square miles. County output reached $2.02 bn in 2024, 630 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 29 7(a) approvals worth $15.0 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Clinton County
How many people live in Clinton County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202432,944
- Households12,496
- Average household size2.64
- Median household income$65,019
- Median age36.7
- Median gross rent$920 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$164,100
- Home value to household income2.5 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income17.0 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher16.5 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree5.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over21,285
- Population under 188,848
- Share under 1826.9 percent
- Population 65 and over5,337
- Share 65 and over16.2 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6418,759
- Civilian labor force16,469
- Unemployment rate2.6 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over68.3 percent
- Rank by population among Indiana counties52nd of 92
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1399th of 3,222
Clinton County is the 52nd largest of 92 Indiana counties by population. A median home costs 2.5 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 26.9 percent against 16.2 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Clinton County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202432,895
- Census 2020 base population33,183
- Population change since the 2020 census base-0.87 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 202416
- Births, 2024438
- Deaths, 2024356
- Natural change, 202482
- Net domestic migration, 2024-183
- Net international migration, 2024117
- Total net migration, 2024-66
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024-531
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents2147th of 3,144
The county has lost 0.87 percent of its population since the 2020 census base. Births exceeded deaths in 2024 by more than net migration took away, so the population grew even though more people left than moved in.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Clinton County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving749
- People arriving, from those returns1,325
- Tax returns filed by households leaving750
- Net household movement-1
- Adjusted gross income arriving$34.5 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$860,000
- Average income of an arriving household$46,072
- Average income of a leaving household$44,864
- Largest single originTippecanoe County (216 households)
- Largest single destinationTippecanoe County (180 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe County | 216 | 380 | $9.9 m |
| Boone County | 67 | 110 | $3.4 m |
| Marion County | 55 | 92 | $3.0 m |
| Howard County | 54 | 92 | $1.9 m |
| Hamilton County | 38 | 67 | $1.9 m |
| Carroll County | 36 | 55 | $1.7 m |
Households arriving report $1,208 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Tippecanoe County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Clinton County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$2.02 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.97 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20242.8 percent
- GDP change over five years31.2 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Indiana areas BEA publishes45th of 92
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1266th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$61,392
Output grew 2.8 percent in the latest year and 31.2 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Clinton County
- Covered employment, annual average11,551
- Establishments reporting634
- Average annual pay$52,965
- Average weekly wage$1,019
- Manufacturing, employment4,395
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$63,036
- Retail trade, employment954
- Retail trade, average annual pay$30,156
- Health care and social assistance, employment873
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$48,181
- Accommodation and food services, employment822
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$17,923
- Construction, employment545
- Transportation and warehousing, employment410
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4,395 | 40 | $63,036 |
| Retail trade | 954 | 84 | $30,156 |
| Health care and social assistance | 873 | 39 | $48,181 |
| Accommodation and food services | 822 | 51 | $17,923 |
| Construction | 545 | 68 | $71,385 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 410 | 52 | $72,574 |
| Other services, except public administration | 328 | 49 | $36,851 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 240 | 27 | $48,273 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 4,395 jobs, 38.0 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Clinton County?
- Establishments, all industries630
- Employment at those establishments10,963
- Annual payroll$522.8 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents19.1
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Clinton County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202459
- Declared construction value permitted$15.6 m
- Single family units authorized59
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$264,732
- Units authorized per 1,000 households4.7
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Clinton County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded29
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$15.0 m
- Average 7(a) approval$518,272
- Median 7(a) approval$207,000
- 10th percentile approval$25,000
- 90th percentile approval$1,623,000
- Largest single approval$2,710,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)395
- Jobs per approval13.6
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active13
- Distinct industries receiving approvals20
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer20.7 percent
- Loans on real estate terms6
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter20
- Franchise loans5
- Franchise share of approvals17.2 percent
- Leading industry by approval countFull-Service Restaurants (4)
- Most active lenderThe Huntington National Bank (7)
- 504 approvals recorded6
- 504 gross approval dollars$2.6 m
- Average 504 approval$431,833
- Median 504 approval$266,500
- Distinct CDCs active1
- 504 jobs per approval4.8
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved11.2
- Most active CDCIndiana Statewide Certified Development Corporation (6)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$17.6 m
The average approval of $518,272 sits well above the median of $207,000, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 20.7 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Clinton County
Do SBA loans in Clinton County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded5
- Paid in full5
- Charged off0
- Status: Exempt from disclosure18
- Status: Paid in full5
- Status: Cancelled5
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed1
Only 5 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Clinton County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending6
- Frankfort, approvals20
- Mulberry, approvals4
- Kirklin, approvals2
- Rossville, approvals1
- Michigantown, approvals1
- Colfax, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort | 20 | $13,578,800 |
| Mulberry | 4 | $884,000 |
| Kirklin | 2 | $67,800 |
| Rossville | 1 | $207,000 |
| Michigantown | 1 | $165,000 |
| Colfax | 1 | $127,300 |
Frankfort accounts for 20 approvals against 4 in Mulberry. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Clinton County?
- Land area405 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Indiana counties40th of 92
- Width, east to west23.9 mi
- Height, north to south17.6 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary7
- Residents per square mile of land81
- Establishments per square mile1.56
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Clinton County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Clinton County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 180029
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book7
- Of those, participating in the NFIP6
- NFIP participation rate85.7 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Clinton County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/LZone 1
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Clinton County (community 180029), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Clinton County in radon zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 85.7 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202432,944
- Households12,496
- Average household size2.64
- Median household income$65,019
- Median age36.7
Common questions
Clinton County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Clinton County, Indiana?
The Census Bureau estimates 32,895 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 32,944, in 12,496 households, ranking 52nd of 92 Indiana counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Clinton County's population growing?
The population has fallen 0.87 percent since the 2020 census base of 33,183, to 32,895 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 438 births against 356 deaths, with net migration of -66. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Clinton County?
$65,019. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $164,100, which is 2.5 times income, and median gross rent is $920 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Clinton County?
630 establishments, employing 10,963 people with an annual payroll of $522.8 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Clinton County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 4,395 jobs, 38.0 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 11,551 jobs at an average annual pay of $52,965, or $1,019 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Clinton County?
29 7(a) approvals totaling $15.0 m since FY2020, across 13 lenders, with a median approval of $207,000, plus 6 504 approvals worth $2.6 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Clinton County?
59 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $15.6 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Clinton County?
Zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Clinton County come from?
The largest single origin is Tippecanoe County, with 216 households. Arriving households report an average income of $46,072 against $44,864 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Clinton County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Clinton County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
Clinton County
Cities and places in Clinton.
11 Census places lie wholly or partly in Clinton County. All 11 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort | city | 15,917 | 20 | Wholly in this county |
| Rossville | town | 1,565 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Mulberry | town | 1,265 | 4 | Wholly in this county |
| Kirklin | town | 920 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Colfax | town | 906 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Michigantown | town | 514 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Forest | CDP | 259 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Hillisburg | CDP | 194 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Antioch | CDP | 129 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Scircleville | CDP | 88 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Jefferson | CDP | 29 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
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