Clinton, Oklahoma
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Clinton is a city located in Custer County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,833.
The municipal airport in Clinton was the site of the first crash of a C-5 Galaxy (68-0227) on September 27, 1974.[1] (http://okwreckchasing.com/680227.html)
Geography
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Location of Clinton, Oklahoma
Clinton is located at 35°30'34" North, 98°58'27" West (35.509369, -98.974063)Template:GR. The town is located on historic Route 66, which is now Interstate 40.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.2 km² (8.9 mi²). 23.1 km² (8.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.22% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 8,833 people, 3,331 households, and 2,265 families residing in the city. The population density is 381.9/km² (989.1/mi²). There are 3,818 housing units at an average density of 165.1/km² (427.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 68.92% White, 5.82% African American, 6.39% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 13.62% from other races, and 4.45% from two or more races. 18.99% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,331 households out of which 32.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% are married couples living together, 11.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% are non-families. 28.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.55 and the average family size is 3.14.
In the city the population is spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $27,051, and the median income for a family is $32,242. Males have a median income of $24,588 versus $18,596 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,606. 18.9% of the population and 14.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 23.9% of those under the age of 18 and 11.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.