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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clifton

New Jersey · 78,672 residents · 11.275 sq mi
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The short version

Clifton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,619. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $183,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78,672
+10%since 1990
from 71,742 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,978 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 6,363 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.8
−1%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
70K75K81K87K92K1990201020202024Clifton
202489K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,619
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,905 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,638
+25%since 1990
from $18,950 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.3%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,600
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $185,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $613 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 60.8% in 1990
39.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−22%since 1990
from 4.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93%(66,691)
Black1.4%(1,036)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(4,631)
Asian3.2%(2,315)
Diversity Score29%(20,823)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(53,206)
Black2.5%(2,002)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(15,608)
Asian6.4%(5,028)
Diversity Score57.6%(45,279)
Diversity Score
58
+98%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.6%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−14%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clifton, New Jersey?

Clifton, New Jersey has about 78,672 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clifton, New Jersey earns about $50,619 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 $183,600, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Clifton, New Jersey?

About 23.6% 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 6.3% of people in Clifton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clifton, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Clifton, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,930 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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