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Clifford

Michigan · 308 residents (2025 est.) · 1.508 sq mi
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Clifford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,444. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,500. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
−15%since 2000
from 324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
184 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.0
+48%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:308 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2572943323694071990201020202024Clifford
2024277
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,444
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,575
+104%since 2000
from $16,426 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−6%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,094
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $665 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+8%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(308)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score2.7%(7)
Diversity Score
3
−72%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 20.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.8%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+32.9 ptssince 2017
from 56.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clifford, Michigan?

Clifford, Michigan has about 277 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clifford, Michigan?

The typical household in Clifford, Michigan earns about $54,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clifford, Michigan expensive?

In Clifford, Michigan, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $1,094 a month.

How educated are people in Clifford, Michigan?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Clifford, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clifford, Michigan?

About 11.2% of people in Clifford, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clifford, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Clifford, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 117 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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