Clinton, Iowa

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Clinton is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 27,772 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Clinton County^GR6. Along with DeWitt, Iowa, it was named in honor of the seventh Governor of New York State, DeWitt Clinton. Clinton is the center of a small metro area, including Camanche, Iowa; Fulton, Illinois; and the unincorporated area of East Clinton, Illinois.

1 Geography
2 Culture and institutions
3 Demographics
4 History
5 Famous people
6 External links

[edit] Geography

Clinton is located at 41°50′49″N, 90°12′26″W (41.846863, -90.207330)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 99.2 km² (38.3 mi²). 92.1 km² (35.6 mi²) of it is land and 7.1 km² (2.8 mi²) of it (7.18%) is water.

Clinton is at the east state line of Iowa.

[edit] Culture and institutions

Clinton is home to Ashford University (formerly The Franciscan University and Mount St. Clare College) and Clinton Community College.

Clinton is also home to the Clinton LumberKings, a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Texas Rangers, that plays in the Midwest League. The LumberKings play their home games at Alliant Energy Field.

The Mississippi Belle II riverboat casino makes its home on Clinton's riverfront.

Clinton has many city parks, most notably Eagle Point Park. The Bickelhaupt Arboretum is a fine, non-profit arboretum.

Clinton has its own orchestra, the 50-member Clinton Symphony Orchestra, performing classical concerts throughout the year.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 27,772 people, 11,427 households, and 7,358 families residing in the city. The population density was 301.5/km² (780.9/mi²). There were 12,412 housing units at an average density of 134.7/km² (349.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.80% White, 3.22% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.81% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population.

There were 11,427 households out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,159, and the median income for a family was $43,157. Males had a median income of $34,210 versus $20,882 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,320. About 10.0% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] History

The American Protective Association (APA) was founded in Clinton in 1887.

Former nurse and community activist LaMetta Wynn has been elected to three terms as mayor. She is the first African American woman to serve as mayor of any Iowa city or town.

[edit] Famous people

Felix Adler, "King of Clowns," performed in Ringling Brothers Circus and for three US Presidents
Matt Bentley, professional wrestler for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling who is also the cousin of Shawn Michaels
Devin Davis, indie rock singer/songwriter
Dr. James R. Fisher, Jr., Pulitzer nominated author of management and industrial psychology.
Col. David Hilmers, former NASA Astronaut
Dr. John Dudley Hullinger, bo.Dec.1860 "oldest practicing doctor in the U.S.A."oldest father to deliver his own child at 93 years old,lived to 97 years old.
Lillian Russell, Actress