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Clifton

South Carolina · 792 residents · 1.073 sq mi
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Clifton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,364. Population has declined 8% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $105,200. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

792
−8%since 2023
from 861 in 2023
2010 – 2024
738 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 802 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
32.2
+2%since 2023
from 31.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
1944046138221K201020202024Clifton
2024792
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,364
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,357 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$15,362
+9%since 2023
from $14,094 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
51.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.185
+2%since 2023
from 0.182 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade48%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$105,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $115,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
32.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
67.2% rent
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
77.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 82.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.0
−14%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(802)
Black6.9%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16%(137)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(792)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
54.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
+3%since 2023
from 21.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
74.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 85.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
75.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

73.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 73.8% in 2023
26.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
25.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
86.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 84.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
42.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
57.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Clifton, South Carolina?

Clifton, South Carolina has about 792 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clifton, South Carolina?

The typical household in Clifton, South Carolina earns about $51,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clifton, South Carolina expensive?

In Clifton, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $105,200.

How educated are people in Clifton, South Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Clifton, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clifton, South Carolina?

About 51.9% of people in Clifton, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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