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Clifton

Virginia · 282 residents · 0.245 sq mi
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Clifton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $152,188. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $722,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.4% of residents. Households here earn about 148% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
282
+52%since 2000
from 185 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,151 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 755 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+2%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1532092653213771990201020202024Clifton
2024312
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$152,188
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,048 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,144
+41%since 2000
from $47,459 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
80.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.5%
US avg: 7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$722,800
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+61%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(183)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(278)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other1.4%(4)
Diversity Score5.3%(15)
Diversity Score
5
+96%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
69.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
45.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clifton, Virginia?

Clifton, Virginia has about 282 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clifton, Virginia?

The typical household in Clifton, Virginia earns about $152,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clifton, Virginia expensive?

In Clifton, Virginia, the median home is worth about $722,800.

How educated are people in Clifton, Virginia?

About 63.5% of adults age 25 and over in Clifton, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clifton, Virginia?

About 0.4% of people in Clifton, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clifton, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Clifton, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 110 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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