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Clifton

Colorado · 19,518 residents · 5.985 sq mi
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Clifton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,100. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $250,500. Households here earn about 45% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,518
+13%since 2000
from 17,345 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,261 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,898 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
+21%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K17K20K22K1990201020202024Clifton
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,684 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,781
+99%since 2000
from $12,968 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+9%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,500
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+81%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(14,271)
Black0.5%(84)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(2,448)
Asian0.4%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.9%(5,701)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(13,170)
Black0.4%(71)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(5,126)
Asian0.5%(99)
Other5.4%(1,052)
Diversity Score59.1%(11,535)
Diversity Score
59
+80%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+84%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.5%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.0%
−64.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2017
from 81.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2016
from 90.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 8.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clifton, Colorado?

Clifton, Colorado has about 19,518 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clifton, Colorado?

The typical household in Clifton, Colorado earns about $52,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clifton, Colorado expensive?

In Clifton, Colorado, the median home is worth about $250,500, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.

How educated are people in Clifton, Colorado?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Clifton, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clifton, Colorado?

About 15.0% of people in Clifton, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clifton, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Clifton, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,847 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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