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Clifton

South Carolina · 544 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 $38,913. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 35.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
544
+4%since 2019
from 521 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
507 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 486 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+16%since 2019
from 37.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1944046138221K201020202024Clifton
2024792
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,913
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $26,813 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,076
−6%since 2019
from $12,822 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.9%
+26.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,104
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,063 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2019
from 63.3% in 2019
23.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(419)
Black19.6%(102)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.4%(205)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(439)
Black9%(49)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(21)
Asian1.8%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.2%(186)
Diversity Score
34
−13%since 2019
from 39 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
55.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2019
from 65.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
−27%since 2019
from 31.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2019
from 28.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−32.0 ptssince 2019
from 32.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2019
from 39.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2019
from 28.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 65.8% in 2019
Female
30.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 34.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 17.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clifton, South Carolina?

Clifton, South Carolina has about 544 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clifton, South Carolina earns about $38,913 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clifton, South Carolina expensive?

In Clifton, South Carolina, the typical rent is about $1,104 a month.

How educated are people in Clifton, South Carolina?

About 1.8% 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 35.9% 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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