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Cliffside

North Carolina · 530 residents · 2.327 sq mi
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Cliffside has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,895. Population has fallen 20% since 2019, a loss of 135 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
530
−20%since 2019
from 665 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
228 / sq mi
−20%since 2019
from 286 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+44%since 2019
from 30.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
137281425569713201020202024Cliffside
2024438
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,895
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,792 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,450
+10%since 2019
from $17,653 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 37.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade55.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing10.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
77.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 84.8% in 2019
22.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(644)
Black3.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.6%(51)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(467)
Black2.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(19)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.1%(85)
Diversity Score
16
+111%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 97.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
78.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 86.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 33.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 55.9% in 2019
Female
37.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 44.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cliffside, North Carolina?

Cliffside, North Carolina has about 530 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cliffside, North Carolina earns about $52,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Cliffside, North Carolina?

About 16.6% 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 0.0% 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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