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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Clifton

New Jersey · 71,742 residents · 11.275 sq mi
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Clifton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,905. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $185,000. With a median age of 39.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

71,742
−9%vs 2000
vs 78,672 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,363 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 6,978 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.0
+1%vs 2000
vs 38.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
70K75K81K87K92K1990201020202024Clifton
202489K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,905
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,619 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,950
−20%vs 2000
vs $23,638 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$185,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $183,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$613
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $784 in 2000
US average: $450
60.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.9% in 2000
39.2% rent
4.6
+28%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(53,206)
Black2.5%(2,002)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(15,608)
Asian6.4%(5,028)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.6%(45,279)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93%(66,691)
Black1.4%(1,036)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(4,631)
Asian3.2%(2,315)
Other2.4%(1,700)
Diversity Score29%(20,823)
29
−50%vs 2000
vs 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.4%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.9%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clifton, New Jersey?

Clifton, New Jersey has about 71,742 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Clifton, New Jersey?

The typical household in Clifton, New Jersey earns about $39,905 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clifton, New Jersey expensive?

In Clifton, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $185,000, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Clifton, New Jersey?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clifton, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clifton, New Jersey?

About 4.7% of people in Clifton, New Jersey 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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