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Clifton

Texas · 3,465 residents · 2.05 sq mi
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Clifton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,300. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,465
−2%since 2000
from 3,542 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,690 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,728 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+9%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Clifton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,028
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,867 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,520
+79%since 2000
from $14,823 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−16%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(2,139)
Black2.4%(84)
Hispanic / Latino29.9%(1,036)
Asian0.8%(27)
Other0.6%(21)
Diversity Score60.4%(2,091)
Diversity Score
60
+34%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−61.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clifton, Texas?

Clifton, Texas has about 3,465 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clifton, Texas?

The typical household in Clifton, Texas earns about $59,028 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 $89,300, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Clifton, Texas?

About 22.3% 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 19.1% 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 270 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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