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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clifton

Tennessee · 2,699 residents · 5.562 sq mi
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Clifton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,500. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 2,048 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $63,000. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,699
+315%since 1990
from 651 in 1990
1990 – 2025
485 / sq mi
+315%since 1990
from 117 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
+8%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4451K2K2K3K1990201020202024Clifton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,021 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,780
+62%since 1990
from $8,528 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.0%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$331
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
68.3%
−15.7 ptssince 1990
from 84.0% in 1990
31.7% rent
2.8
+65%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(561)
Black12.3%(80)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score30.3%(197)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(1,601)
Black39.3%(1,062)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(23)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score61.1%(1,649)
61
+102%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.3%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 54.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.6%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−28%since 1990
from 28.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clifton, Tennessee?

Clifton, Tennessee has about 2,699 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clifton, Tennessee?

The typical household in Clifton, Tennessee earns about $22,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clifton, Tennessee expensive?

In Clifton, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $63,000, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Clifton, Tennessee?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Clifton, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clifton, Tennessee?

About 22.0% of people in Clifton, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clifton, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Clifton, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,048 residents, a change of about 315 percent over that period.

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

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