Jobs & Economy in Clinton
Clinton's economy runs on a real, substantial industrial anchor employer and a genuine university presence, layered on top of broader Jackson-metro job access.
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Learn moreA real, substantial industrial anchor
Continental Tire's Clinton plant, established 2019, employs approximately 2,500 workers across a real ~5-million-square-foot facility producing large truck and bus tires.
A real university and education employment base
Mississippi Christian University (formerly Mississippi College) anchors real local employment, alongside Educational Services and Health Care as Clinton's top employment sectors.
Real Jackson-metro job access
Clinton's I-20/US-80 location gives residents access to the broader Jackson metro's job base, including Hinds County's real, substantial industrial employment.
Key takeaways
- Continental Tire's Clinton plant anchors real local industrial employment at ~2,500 jobs.
- Mississippi Christian University and Educational Services form a real local employment base.
- Clinton's I-20/US-80 location provides real access to broader Jackson-metro jobs.
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