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, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,302

Median Agei

52.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.6%1,140

Hispanic/Latino

4.6%60

Two or More

3.7%48

Black

3.2%42

Asian

0.9%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%31

High School Diploma

37.9%379

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%85

Some College (1+ yr)

17.3%173

Associate's Degree

6.1%61

Bachelor's Degree

12.4%124

Master's Degree

4.9%49

Professional Degree

0.5%5

Doctorate

0.7%7

HS or Higher

91.4%

BA or Higher

18.5%

Graduate+

6.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$170,300

Median Renti

$1,106

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.8%458

Renter-Occupied

15.2%82

Total Units

1,307

Homeownership

84.8%

Vacancy Rate

58.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.3%70

$50K–$100K

6.6%30

$100K–$150K

17.9%82

$150K–$200K

17.5%80

$200K–$300K

20.7%95

$300K–$500K

16.6%76

$500K–$1M

5.5%25

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%3

2010–2019

4.2%55

2000–2009

11%144

1990–1999

26%340

1980–1989

14.2%185

1970–1979

25.4%332

1960–1969

4.7%62

1950–1959

8.6%112

1940–1949

1.4%18

1939 or earlier

4.3%56

Heating Fuel

Electricity

34.8%188

Fuel Oil

31.5%170

Bottled/LP Gas

23.3%126

Wood

6.7%36

Coal

1.9%10

Utility Gas

0.7%4

Other

0.7%4

No Fuel

0.4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,705

Mean Household Incomei

$67,960

Per Capita Incomei

$29,277

Poverty Ratei

13.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

600

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.5%35

$10K–$15K

0.7%4

$15K–$20K

9.6%52

$20K–$25K

2.8%15

$25K–$30K

2.8%15

$30K–$35K

2.2%12

$35K–$40K

7.4%40

$40K–$45K

4.3%23

$45K–$50K

4.1%22

$50K–$60K

16.9%91

$60K–$75K

12.2%66

$75K–$100K

11.7%63

$100K–$125K

5%27

$125K–$150K

6.7%36

$150K–$200K

4.3%23

$200K+

3%16

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

393%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

528

Avg. Commutei

23.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

552

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

187(17.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured