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Clifton

South Carolina · 541 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 $23,672. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,300. The poverty rate of 50.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
541
+6%vs 2011
vs 511 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
504 / sq mi
+6%vs 2011
vs 476 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+14%vs 2011
vs 33.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1944046138221K201020202024Clifton
2024792
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,672
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $24,082 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,983
−22%vs 2011
vs $14,085 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
50.8%
−11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.335 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade23.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $51,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $601 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−18.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.0% in 2011
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
+9.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+10%vs 2011
vs 2.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(511)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(494)
Black5.4%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.2%(93)
Diversity Score
17
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
−20%vs 2011
vs 29.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.2%
+14.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+12.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
3.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.8% in 2011
Female
46.4%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.2% in 2011
Foreign born
11.4%
+11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clifton, South Carolina?

Clifton, South Carolina has about 541 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clifton, South Carolina earns about $23,672 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 $55,300, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

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 50.8% 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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