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Clifton

Illinois · 1,468 residents · 0.93 sq mi
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Clifton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,159. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $136,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,468
+11%since 2000
from 1,317 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,578 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Clifton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,159
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,216 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,907
+26%since 2000
from $20,618 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−26.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+31%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,415)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(16)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other2%(30)
Diversity Score9.2%(135)
Diversity Score
9
+341%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+7%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.6%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clifton, Illinois?

Clifton, Illinois has about 1,468 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clifton, Illinois?

The typical household in Clifton, Illinois earns about $52,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clifton, Illinois expensive?

In Clifton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $136,100, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Clifton, Illinois?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Clifton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clifton, Illinois?

About 10.4% of people in Clifton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clifton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Clifton, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 121 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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