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Clifton

Tennessee · 2,694 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 $26,051. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,600. Households here earn about 40% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,694
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,699 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
484 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 485 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+3%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4451K2K2K3K1990201020202024Clifton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,051
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,855
−14%since 2000
from $13,780 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,600
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$440
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.9%
−39.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+58%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(1,601)
Black39.3%(1,062)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(23)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.1%(1,649)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(1,664)
Black33.7%(908)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(79)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0.5%(15)
Diversity Score62%(1,671)
Diversity Score
62
+2%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
−9%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 93.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
82.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
Female
17.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−68.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clifton, Tennessee?

Clifton, Tennessee has about 2,694 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clifton, Tennessee?

The typical household in Clifton, Tennessee earns about $26,051 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 $115,600, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Clifton, Tennessee?

About 3.4% 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 15.3% 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 2,043 residents, a change of about 314 percent over that period.

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

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