Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Clifton, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,845

Median Agei

24.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

54.6%2,100

White

37.2%1,429

American Indian/Alaska Native

7.2%275

Black

0.8%31

Two or More

0.1%5

Other

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%87

High School Diploma

32.4%618

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%144

Some College (1+ yr)

17.9%342

Associate's Degree

4.9%93

Bachelor's Degree

17.8%340

Master's Degree

1.8%34

HS or Higher

86.8%

BA or Higher

19.6%

Graduate+

1.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$66,000

Median Renti

$592

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

40.2%420

Renter-Occupied

59.8%624

Total Units

1,419

Homeownership

40.2%

Vacancy Rate

26.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

21.7%91

$50K–$100K

54.3%228

$100K–$150K

11.4%48

$200K–$300K

12.6%53

Rent Distribution

Under $500

103

$500–$750

341

$750–$1,000

134

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

5.1%72

1990–1999

24%341

1980–1989

15.5%220

1970–1979

23.5%333

1960–1969

6.8%96

1950–1959

15.6%221

1940–1949

6.2%88

1939 or earlier

3.4%48

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.7%675

Electricity

35.3%369

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$84,457

Mean Household Incomei

$101,837

Per Capita Incomei

$26,216

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

1,685

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

1.9%20

$20K–$25K

9.4%98

$25K–$30K

5.8%61

$30K–$35K

0.3%3

$45K–$50K

1.3%14

$50K–$60K

3.8%40

$60K–$75K

9.9%103

$75K–$100K

35.5%371

$100K–$125K

12.9%135

$125K–$150K

7.4%77

$150K–$200K

5.9%62

$200K+

5.7%60

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2817.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

238

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,661

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,661

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

148(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.2%Insured

0.8%Uninsured