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Clifton

Texas · 3,523 residents (2025 est.) · 2.05 sq mi
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Clifton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,653. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $160,000. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,503
−1%since 2000
from 3,542 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,709 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,728 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.8
+18%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,523 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Clifton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,653
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,867 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,931
+102%since 2000
from $14,823 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
−8%since 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,000
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,055
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+37%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77%(2,728)
Black3.2%(112)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(667)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score45%(1,594)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(1,888)
Black0.7%(23)
Hispanic / Latino36.4%(1,274)
Asian0.7%(24)
Other8.4%(294)
Diversity Score71.3%(2,496)
Diversity Score
71
+58%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+13%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.0%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.1%
−56.2 ptssince 2013
from 73.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+22.2 ptssince 2017
from 63.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2016
from 81.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2016
from 17.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clifton, Texas?

Clifton, Texas has about 3,503 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clifton, Texas?

The typical household in Clifton, Texas earns about $64,653 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clifton, Texas expensive?

In Clifton, Texas, the median home is worth about $160,000, and the typical rent is about $1,055 a month.

How educated are people in Clifton, Texas?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Clifton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clifton, Texas?

About 9.5% of people in Clifton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clifton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Clifton, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 308 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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