Clifton is a town located in Greenlee County Arizona. Clifton has a 2024 population of 3,736. It is also the county seat of Greenlee County. Clifton is currently declining at a rate of -1.16% annually and its population has decreased by -4.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,911 in 2020.
The average household income in Clifton is $91,683 with a poverty rate of 8.25%. The median age in Clifton is 25.9 years: 22.4 years for males, and 30.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clifton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,830 | 73.15% |
| Two or more races | 734 | 18.97% |
| Native American | 194 | 5.01% |
| Black or African American | 98 | 2.53% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,113 | 3.44 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
| Married | 596 | 4.31 | 23.5 | 76.5 |
| Non Family | 266 | 1.12 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Female | 162 | 3.8 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Male | 89 | 3.92 | 0 | 100 |
4.1
Average Family Size
3.44
Average Household Size
39.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 160 | 7.93% |
| Associates Degree | 78 | 3.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 308 | 15.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 51 | 2.53% |
| High School Graduate | 785 | 38.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 182 | 9.02% |
| Some College | 453 | 22.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,173 | 942 | 264 |
| White | 713 | 629 | 88 |
| 2+ Races | 410 | 314 | 81 |
| Native American | 109 | 82 | 0 |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 7 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 41.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,246 | $55,525 | $36,280 |
| Graduate Degree | $135,508 | $135,508 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,148 | $49,268 | $41,489 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,224 | $0 | $25,037 |
| Overall | $49,024 | $61,806 | $35,320 |
| Some College | $61,250 | $72,972 | $0 |
$49,024
Average Earnings
$61,806
Average Male
$35,320
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.47% of Clifton residents speak only English, while 23.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 180 | 116 | 64.44% |
| Hispanic | 2,280 | 82 | 3.6% |
| Black | 98 | 70 | 71.43% |
| White | 1,274 | 48 | 3.77% |
8.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.98%
Male Poverty Rate
8.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clifton is Black, with 71.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clifton is Hispanic, with 3.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.87% |
| Some College | 7.98% |
| High School | 6.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.75% |
| Female Employed | 5.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,331 | $104,689 |
| Households | $78,862 | $91,683 |
| Married Families | $78,705 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $47,173 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
71
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 2.63% |
| Native American | 13 | 10.74% |
| Black | 10 | 58.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
67.4%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.13%
Born in Clifton
94.86%
Native Born
5.14%
Foreign Born
0.72%
Non Citizen
4.42%
Naturalized
94.86% of Clifton residents were born in the United States, with 68.13% having been born in Arizona. 0.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,518 | -43 | -1.21% |
| 2028 | 3,561 | -44 | -1.22% |
| 2027 | 3,605 | -44 | -1.21% |
| 2026 | 3,649 | -43 | -1.16% |
| 2025 | 3,692 | -44 | -1.18% |
| 2024 | 3,736 | -44 | -1.16% |
| 2023 | 3,780 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 3,776 | -57 | -1.49% |
| 2021 | 3,833 | -78 | -1.99% |
| 2020 | 3,911 | 214 | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 3,697 | 22 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 3,675 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 3,677 | -67 | -1.79% |
| 2016 | 3,744 | 39 | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 3,705 | 80 | 2.21% |
| 2014 | 3,625 | 161 | 4.65% |
| 2013 | 3,464 | 49 | 1.43% |
| 2012 | 3,415 | 63 | 1.88% |
| 2011 | 3,352 | 81 | 2.48% |
| 2010 | 3,271 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,596 | -244 | -8.59% |
| 1990 | 2,840 | -1,405 | -33.1% |
| 1980 | 4,245 | -842 | -16.55% |
| 1970 | 5,087 | 896 | 21.38% |
| 1960 | 4,191 | 725 | 20.92% |
| 1950 | 3,466 | 798 | 29.91% |
| 1940 | 2,668 | -1,495 | -35.91% |
| 1920 | 4,163 | -711 | -14.59% |
| 1910 | 4,874 | 1,356 | 38.54% |