[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 square miles (92 km2), all land.

19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 2.6% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Clinton Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Jim Hagedorn, a Republican.

At the state level, Clinton Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Bill Weber, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.