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Clifton Springs

New York · 2,209 residents · 1.482 sq mi
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Clifton Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $124,300. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,209
−1%since 2000
from 2,223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,491 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+20%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Clifton Springs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,595 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,554
+71%since 2000
from $17,238 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,993)
Black1.5%(34)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(99)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other1.2%(26)
Diversity Score18.3%(404)
Diversity Score
18
+242%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
56.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clifton Springs, New York?

Clifton Springs, New York has about 2,209 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clifton Springs, New York earns about $50,000 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 $124,300, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Clifton Springs, New York?

About 19.6% 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 9.6% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 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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