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Clifford

North Dakota · 31 residents (2025 est.) · 0.141 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $104,200. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 218%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54
+6%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
383 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 362 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.8
−6%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:31 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7264665851990201020202024Clifford
202454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$44,896
+165%since 2000
from $16,932 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
+43.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+18%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
+218%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.0%
+80.0 ptssince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(2)
Diversity Score8.9%(5)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
−4%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
+38.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% 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
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
86.1%
+30.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.3%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.6%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
70.4%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+27.3 ptssince 2017
from 72.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clifford, North Dakota?

Clifford, North Dakota has about 54 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Clifford, North Dakota expensive?

In Clifford, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $104,200.

How educated are people in Clifford, North Dakota?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Clifford, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clifford, North Dakota?

About 3.7% of people in Clifford, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clifford, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Clifford, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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