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Clifton Heights

Pennsylvania · 6,863 residents · 0.63 sq mi
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Clifton Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,238. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $145,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
6,863
+1%since 2000
from 6,779 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.9
+1%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.6%(456)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(482)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.2%(494)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.3%(432)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(406)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.3%(1,050)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.9%(954)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411%(757)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.8%(947)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.4%(575)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.9%(202)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(108)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,238
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,291 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,763
+25%since 2000
from $20,534 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $582 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
42.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−14%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(4,009)
Black27.1%(1,863)
Hispanic / Latino5%(343)
Asian3.4%(235)
Other2.3%(161)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.5%(33)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.6%(171)
Chinese0.4%(30)
Indonesian0.2%(15)
Ancestry
Irish25%(1,678)
Italian17.6%(1,179)
American13%(868)
German11.8%(789)
English4.9%(329)
Polish3.6%(240)
Lithuanian1.9%(126)
Austrian1.7%(111)
Norwegian1.7%(111)
Palestinian1.1%(74)
French0.7%(47)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese0.4%(25)
Slovak0.4%(25)
Swedish0.4%(24)
West Indian0.4%(24)
Dutch0.3%(17)
Czech0.2%(16)
Scottish0.2%(16)
Welsh0.2%(14)
British0.2%(11)
Hungarian0.2%(11)
Lebanese0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Subsaharan African population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married45.5%(1,117)
Married43.5%(1,070)
Widowed3.8%(93)
Divorced7.2%(177)
Women 15+
Never married40.8%(1,210)
Married34.2%(1,015)
Widowed8.2%(244)
Divorced16.8%(497)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania?

Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania has about 6,863 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $54,238 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 $145,200, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 17.9% 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 20.4% 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 248 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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