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Clifton Heights

Pennsylvania · 6,652 residents · 0.63 sq mi
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Clifton Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,652
−2%since 2000
from 6,779 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,559 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 10,760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.1
−1%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Clifton Heights
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,417
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,291 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,415
+4%since 2000
from $20,534 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $582 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+49%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(6,350)
Black2.9%(197)
Hispanic / Latino1%(67)
Asian1.5%(101)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(886)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(5,400)
Black11.3%(750)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(144)
Asian3.3%(219)
Other2.3%(156)
Diversity Score41.2%(2,741)
Diversity Score
41
+215%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania?

Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania has about 6,652 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $43,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $138,800, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 14.9% of people in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 459 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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