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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clifton

Texas · 3,542 residents · 2.05 sq mi
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Clifton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,867. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $54,000. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,542
+11%since 1990
from 3,195 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,728 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 1,559 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
−3%since 1990
from 42.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Clifton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,867
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,596 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,823
+40%since 1990
from $10,582 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.7%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$461
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $323 in 1990
US average: $602
66.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
34.0% rent
1.8
−15%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(3,003)
Black5.4%(173)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(336)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score33.2%(1,059)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77%(2,728)
Black3.2%(112)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(667)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score45%(1,594)
45
+36%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.4%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 57.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
+18%since 1990
from 12.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clifton, Texas?

Clifton, Texas has about 3,542 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clifton, Texas?

The typical household in Clifton, Texas earns about $29,867 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 $54,000, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Clifton, Texas?

About 16.9% 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 12.7% 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 347 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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