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ClintonMS averageUS Census ACS
Population
27,418
Per-capita income
$36,956
Median home value
$220,400
Bachelor's or higher
48%
Typical home value $239,559 +2.1% yr/yr · +20.5% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2008–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$43.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$32.2M (FY2023)
Taxes$10.1M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$18.4M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,172 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202523 housing units ($6.9M)

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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:00

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00

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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:00

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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00

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Recent meetings

Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00

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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 18:00

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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00

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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 18:00

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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 18:00

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Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 18:00

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Tue May 19, 2026 · 18:00

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Tue May 5, 2026 · 18:00

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Tue Apr 21, 2026 · 18:00

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Tue Apr 7, 2026 · 18:00

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Tue Mar 17, 2026 · 18:00

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Clinton Mayor and Board of Aldermen to hold public hearing on garbage rate increases

The board will consider increasing residential garbage rates to $28.55 and commercial rates to $32.55 per month. Other items include a COLA payment for disability relief fund retirees and a custodial contract for city buildings.

waste-managementpublic-safetybudgetcontractsemployment
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CITY OF CLINTON REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026 - 6:00 PM MUNICIPAL COURTROOM - 305 MONROE STREET Page 1 of 2 March 17, 2026 Agenda 1. Welcome and Call to Order - Mayor Will Purdie 2. Invocation - Alderman Wilbanks 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - Alderwoman Oliver 4. Roll Call - City Clerk Jimmy Baldree 5. Recognitions A. Recognition of Junior Civic League for Support of the Clinton Pocket Park Project. 6. Approval of Consent Agenda Items A - J A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen held on March 3, 2026. B. Claims Docket - Manual Claims February 25, 2026 through March 11, 2026, Totaling $3,567,577.22, and Computer Claims 1 - 341, Totaling $793,921.10. C. $2000.00 to Keys vs. Strings for April 11, Lions Club Park Concert Series (001-401-619) D. $2000.00 to Lariat band for May 23 Lions Club Park Concert (001-401-619) E. $756.13 to Keith Spann for travel expenses to attend the TES-201 NEMA Workshop being held March 17–19 in Decatur, Alabama. (400-650-616) F. $1,011.53 to Mayor Will Purdie to reimburse travel expenses incurred February 9 -11, 2026, to Washington D.C. (400-652-616) G. $178.00 to Stegall Notary Service for Notary Public Commission for Natasha Beggiani. (400-650-681) H. $1300.00 to Temple Inc. for registration fees for Keith Spann to attend the TES-201 NEMA Workshop being held March 17-19 in Decatur, Alabama. (400-650-682) I. Approval to …
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Tue Mar 3, 2026 · 18:00

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 18:00

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Board to consider raising garbage rates for residential and commercial customers

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss and vote on a notice of intent to raise garbage rates for residential and commercial customers. The consent agenda includes over $2.5 million in claims and multiple professional service contracts, including $40,998 for the Pinehaven Bridge replacement. The board will also consider approval of a fireworks display contract for July 4th, several fire department promotions, and a change order for a sewer point repair on Trailwood Drive.

garbage-ratespublic-worksfire-departmentparks-and-recreationcontractsemployee-promotionswater-sewer
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CITY OF CLINTON REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 - 6:00 PM MUNICIPAL COURTROOM - 305 MONROE STREET Page 1 of 3 February 17, 2026 Agenda 1. Welcome and Call to Order - Mayor Will Purdie 2. Invocation - Alderman Chapman 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - Alderwoman Godfrey 4. Roll Call - City Clerk Jimmy Baldree 5. Recognitions 6. Approval of Consent Agenda Items A - N A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen held on February 3, 2026. B. Claims Docket - Manual Claims January 30, 2026 through February 11, 2026, Totaling $1,783,883.97, and Computer Claims 1 - 214, Totaling $736,142.04. C. Approval to send Crime Scene Tech Taija Dismuke to Staged Crime Scene Investigation Training Program in Biloxi, MS from March 24-27,2026 for the cost of $1,041.00. (001-105- 682) D. Approval to send Lieutenant Wes Atkins to Advanced Patrol Techniques Training Program in Biloxi, MS from April 27-29 for the cost of $341.98 (001-105-682) E. $16,630.00 to Pickering Firm, Inc. for Professional Services related to the City of Clinton Rising Springs 80/20 Development Project, Phase 2, for Invoice #98655. (303-315-711) F. $22,500.00 to WGK, Inc., for MCWI Force Main Improvements (304-652-720) G. $21,639.25 to WGK, Inc., for Clinton Regional WW Improvements (304-652-720) H. $40,998.40 to WGK, Inc., for Emergency Road Bridge and Repair Fund Pinehaven Bridge Replacement (328-215-729) …
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Tue Feb 3, 2026 · 18:00

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Clinton Mayor and Board of Aldermen to review infrastructure and zoning requests

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several infrastructure payments, including projects for Rising Spring Development and the Pinehaven Bridge. The body will also vote on rezoning and conditional use requests and the hiring of multiple public safety and public works employees.

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CITY OF CLINTON REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026 - 6:00 PM MUNICIPAL COURTROOM - 305 MONROE STREET Page 1 of 3 February 3, 2026 Agenda 1. Welcome and Call to Order - Mayor Will Purdie 2. Invocation - Alderwoman Oliver 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - Alderman Lott 4. Roll Call - City Clerk Jimmy Baldree 5. Recognitions A. Adoption of a Resolution Proclaiming the Month of February 2026 as Recreational Therapy Month in the City of Clinton, MS. - Mayor Will Purdie 6. Approval of Consent Agenda Items A - O A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen held on January 20, 2026, and the Minutes of the Special Called Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen held on January 15, 2026. B. Claims Docket - Manual Claims January 15, 2026 through January 30, 2026, Totaling $2,194,225.86, and Computer Claims 1 - 265, Totaling $1,740,327.69. C. $38,320.00 to ChemPro for Renewal of Contract for 2026 Drainage Ditch Herbicide Program (Various) D. $27,455.00 to Joe McGee Construction, Inc. for the final payment on the replacement of the Guardrail on Hood Drive. (001-215-590) E. Accept a donation in the amount of $8,200.50 for the installation of security cameras at Towne Park. F. $489.00 for hotel and travel expenses for Courtney Nunn to attend the 2026 MRPA Annual Conference in Biloxi, MS March 2-4, 2026 (001-305-616). G. $343.00 for hotel and travel expenses for Matthew Ro …
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Tue Jan 20, 2026 · 18:00

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Clinton considers special election and restaurant tax extension

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss a resolution to extend the 2% Restaurant Tax and hold a special election on June 9, 2026. The body will also consider several infrastructure payments and a sewer relocation contract.

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CITY OF CLINTON REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 - 6:00 PM MUNICIPAL COURTROOM - 305 MONROE STREET Page 1 of 2 January 20, 2026 Agenda 1. Welcome and Call to Order - Mayor Will Purdie 2. Invocation - Alderwoman Jones 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - Alderman Wilbanks 4. Roll Call - City Clerk Jimmy Baldree 5. Recognitions A. Approval of a Proclamation to proclaim the week of January 18, 2026 through January 24, 2026 as National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week. - Mayor Will Purdie 6. Approval of Consent Agenda Items A - F A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen held on January 6, 2026. B. Claims Docket - Manual Claims December 31, 2025 through January 14, 2026, Totaling $4,460,104.66, and Computer Claims 1 - 287, Totaling $1,026,683.15. C. $824 for Deputy Clerks Jeremy Jones and Sharessa Hill to attend the Spring Certified Clerk Training on February 11-13 in Ridgeland, MS. (001-040-682) D. $6,250.00 to Clinton Chamber of Commerce for 1st Quarter 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Contribution. (001-400-683) E. Approval for the City of Clinton Police Department to accept a $4,400.00 donation from Ray Miller. F. Approval to send Detective Brent Mitchell to the Certified Investigator Training Program at MLEOT A for the cost of $2,500.00. 7. Department Head Reports - Chandra Fontenot, Director of Therapeutic Recreation 8. Discussion/Action Items A …
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Tue Jan 6, 2026 · 18:00

Mayor and Board of Aldermen

Board to approve $6.6M in claims and Rising Spring development payments

The Clinton Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet to approve a claims docket totaling over $6.5 million and authorize payments for the Rising Spring Development Project. The agenda also includes hiring new staff, approving police vehicle purchases, and dedicating Pillars Park.

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CITY OF CLINTON REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026 - 6:00 PM MUNICIPAL COURTROOM - 305 MONROE STREET Page 1 of 3 January 6, 2026 Agenda 1. Welcome and Call to Order - Mayor Will Purdie 2. Invocation - Alderwoman Godfrey 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - Alderwoman McSparrin 4. Roll Call - City Clerk Jimmy Baldree 5. Recognitions 6. Approval of Consent Agenda Items A - Z A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen held on December 2, 2025. B. Claims Docket - Manual Claims November 16, 2025 through December 31, 2025, Totaling $6,597,345.45, and Computer Claims 1 - 268, Totaling $1,390,187.75. C. $165 to MMCCA for Municipal Clerks Association Annual Renewal. (001-040-681) D. $100.00 to the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police for 2026 membership fees for Chief Hayman. (001-105-682) E. $3,132.52 to WGK, Inc. for College Street Sidewalk Improvements (001-215-696) F. $150.00 to MRPA for Matthew Robertson, Reginald Crump, and Rico Robinson to attend a one-day Facilities and Maintenance Conference in Tupelo, MS, on January 14, 2026. (001- 305-681) G. Approval to grant Mayor Will Purdie authority to sign a MOA with Mississippi Main Street Association for 2026. H. $218.79 to Tara Lytal, for travel to the 2026 MS Main Street Directors Retreat in Louisville, MS. (001-401-682) I. $121,184.75 to Century Construction, Inc. for Professional Services related to Phase I …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$3.4MENHANCED ENVIRONMENTAL & EMERGENCY SERVICES INC
Department of Defense · FY-25 FUNDING PROVIDED TO SUPPORT EMERGENCY RESPONSE BASIC ORDERING AG
$2.3MENHANCED ENVIRONMENTAL & EMERGENCY SERVICES INC
Department of Defense · 24USCGBOA-EMERGENCY RESPONSE F-35, NM
$1.3MENHANCED ENVIRONMENTAL & EMERGENCY SERVICES INC
Department of Defense · LEAD SAFETY COORDINATION SERVICES FOR MOORING BARGE 7403
$1.1MFISH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LLC
Department of Defense · INVASIVE CARP RESEARCH U433F20
$937,196ENHANCED ENVIRONMENTAL & EMERGENCY SERVICES INC
Department of Justice · EMERGENCY DIESEL SPILL CLEANUP PROJECT AT FCC OAKDALE
$783,198ENHANCED ENVIRONMENTAL & EMERGENCY SERVICES INC
Department of Homeland Security · UCGN25020 PROVIDE LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT TO MITIGATE THE HARMF
$674,939E3 OMI, LLC
Department of Defense · EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES
$589,341ENHANCED ENVIRONMENTAL & EMERGENCY SERVICES INC
Department of Homeland Security · UCGPN24019 PROVIDE LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT TO MITIGATE THE HARM
$395,260CONTROL CONCEPTS LLC
Department of Defense · ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (ERDC) ELECTRONIC SECURITY
$387,068CONTROL CONCEPTS LLC
Department of Defense · LABOR

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Hinds County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Federal disasters (10 yr)11 ({"Hurricane": 10, "Severe Storm": 8, "Tornado": 2, "Biologic · last Fri Feb 6, 2026)
Traffic fatalities1 (2024)
Business establishments4,878 (84,440 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,232/mo (184 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy31.1% (low numeracy 50% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

$43.5M
Annual budget
$18.4M
Debt outstanding
23
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$43.5M
Spending$32.2M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$18.4M
Debt-to-revenue0.42×
Debt-load index42 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.460
All kids
0.329
Black kids
0.309

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