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Clifton Springs

New York · 2,127 residents · 1.482 sq mi
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Clifton Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,208. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $110,900. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,127
−4%since 2000
from 2,223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,435 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+12%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Clifton Springs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,208
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,595 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,188
+35%since 2000
from $17,238 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
42.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,157)
Black1.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(18)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(119)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,017)
Black0.9%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(52)
Asian1%(21)
Other0.6%(12)
Diversity Score12%(255)
Diversity Score
12
+124%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
57.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clifton Springs, New York?

Clifton Springs, New York has about 2,127 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clifton Springs, New York?

The typical household in Clifton Springs, New York earns about $45,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clifton Springs, New York expensive?

In Clifton Springs, New York, the median home is worth about $110,900, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Clifton Springs, New York?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Clifton Springs, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clifton Springs, New York?

About 7.0% of people in Clifton Springs, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clifton Springs, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Clifton Springs, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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