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Cliffside

North Carolina · 438 residents · 2.327 sq mi
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Cliffside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,438. Population has fallen 30% since 2023, a loss of 192 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
438
−30%since 2023
from 630 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
188 / sq mi
−30%since 2023
from 271 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.9
+1%since 2023
from 50.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
137281425569713201020202024Cliffside
2024438
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,438
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,130
+23%since 2023
from $27,695 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
+8%since 2023
from 0.349 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade26.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
74.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
+35.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(589)
Black6.5%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.2%(96)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(392)
Black10.5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.5%(103)
Diversity Score
23
+54%since 2023
from 15 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
−31%since 2023
from 16.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 86.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+23.4 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.6% in 2023
Female
33.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cliffside, North Carolina?

Cliffside, North Carolina has about 438 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cliffside, North Carolina?

The typical household in Cliffside, North Carolina earns about $51,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Cliffside, North Carolina?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cliffside, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cliffside, North Carolina?

About 7.1% of people in Cliffside, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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