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, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

89,379

Median Agei

41.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

45.9%41,053

Hispanic/Latino

39.4%35,175

Asian

8.3%7,412

Black

3.5%3,125

Two or More

2.3%2,086

Other

0.6%516

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%1,981

High School Diploma

27%17,778

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%3,738

Some College (1+ yr)

11%7,249

Associate's Degree

7.4%4,858

Bachelor's Degree

23.9%15,713

Master's Degree

8.9%5,838

Professional Degree

2.2%1,468

Doctorate

0.6%391

HS or Higher

89.6%

BA or Higher

35.5%

Graduate+

11.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$461,900

Median Renti

$1,711

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.6%20,021

Renter-Occupied

40.4%13,593

Total Units

34,611

Homeownership

59.6%

Vacancy Rate

2.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%573

$50K–$100K

1.3%264

$100K–$150K

0.5%95

$150K–$200K

1.9%388

$200K–$300K

5.5%1,110

$300K–$500K

50.5%10,116

$500K–$1M

34.7%6,956

$1M+

2.6%519

Rent Distribution

Under $500

715

$500–$750

455

$750–$1,000

376

$1,000–$1,250

1,140

$1,250–$1,500

1,939

$1,500–$2,000

4,609

$2,000+

3,909

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%177

2010–2019

2.9%1,005

2000–2009

5.7%1,960

1990–1999

2.4%837

1980–1989

4.4%1,535

1970–1979

5.9%2,059

1960–1969

9%3,105

1950–1959

22.5%7,779

1940–1949

15.4%5,341

1939 or earlier

31.2%10,813

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.9%28,191

Electricity

8.6%2,886

Fuel Oil

3.6%1,222

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%742

No Fuel

1%349

Other

0.5%162

Solar

0.1%48

Coal

0%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$98,237

Mean Household Incomei

$127,188

Per Capita Incomei

$47,587

Poverty Ratei

7.9%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

49,872

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%1,298

$10K–$15K

2.4%823

$15K–$20K

3.3%1,099

$20K–$25K

2.8%927

$25K–$30K

3.3%1,120

$30K–$35K

2.4%804

$35K–$40K

1.9%652

$40K–$45K

3.1%1,033

$45K–$50K

3.2%1,068

$50K–$60K

5.9%1,970

$60K–$75K

7.3%2,468

$75K–$100K

11.3%3,796

$100K–$125K

11.5%3,853

$125K–$150K

7.5%2,517

$150K–$200K

12.4%4,177

$200K+

17.9%6,009

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

884

Residentsi

1,130

Avg. Tenant Renti

$482/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

28 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers446 homes80% occupied$560/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8433 homes96% occupied$401/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC5 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $98,237/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

84.9%

Very low income$29K–$49K/yr

13.1%

Low income$49K–$79K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

68.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

61.7% of subsidized households are minority

20.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

74.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

31,40335.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

2,673

India

2,512

Mexico

2,284

Philippines

1,562

Korea

357

China

228

United Kingdom

144

Germany

139

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

45,203

Avg. Commutei

28.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

46,335

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,439(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured