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Clifton Forge

Virginia · 3,555 residents · 3.021 sq mi
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Clifton Forge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,598. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 734 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,700. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 56% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,555
−17%since 2000
from 4,289 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,177 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+15%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Clifton Forge
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,598
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,090 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,587
+55%since 2000
from $15,182 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
40.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+58%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(3,543)
Black14.6%(627)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(38)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.7%(1,445)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(2,892)
Black11.7%(415)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(69)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other3.1%(112)
Diversity Score37.8%(1,342)
Diversity Score
38
+12%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+19%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.0%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clifton Forge, Virginia?

Clifton Forge, Virginia has about 3,555 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clifton Forge, Virginia?

The typical household in Clifton Forge, Virginia earns about $33,598 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clifton Forge, Virginia expensive?

In Clifton Forge, Virginia, the median home is worth about $106,700, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Clifton Forge, Virginia?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Clifton Forge, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clifton Forge, Virginia?

About 21.9% of people in Clifton Forge, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clifton Forge, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Clifton Forge, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,124 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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