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Clifton

New Jersey · 90,296 residents · 11.275 sq mi
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Clifton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,086. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $354,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
90,296
+15%since 2000
from 78,672 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,009 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 6,978 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+2%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
70K75K81K87K92K1990201020202024Clifton
202489K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,086
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,619 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,297
+54%since 2000
from $23,638 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$354,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,428
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $784 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(39,250)
Black4.3%(3,899)
Hispanic / Latino40%(36,159)
Asian9.3%(8,414)
Other2.5%(2,240)
Diversity Score79.6%(71,881)
Diversity Score
80
+38%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+72%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
37.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clifton, New Jersey?

Clifton, New Jersey has about 90,296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clifton, New Jersey earns about $83,086 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 $354,700, and the typical rent is about $1,428 a month.

How educated are people in Clifton, New Jersey?

About 33.8% 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 8.6% 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 18,554 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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