Clifton is a CDP located in Mesa County Colorado. Clifton has a 2024 population of 19,369. Clifton is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -6.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,783 in 2020.
The average household income in Clifton is $64,879 with a poverty rate of 15.53%. The median age in Clifton is 35.3 years: 33.8 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clifton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,332 | 84% |
| Two or more races | 2,274 | 11.7% |
| Other race | 450 | 2.31% |
| Asian | 223 | 1.15% |
| Black or African American | 114 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,589 | 2.56 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Married | 3,056 | 3.37 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 2,673 | 1.35 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Female | 1,286 | 2.99 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Male | 574 | 2.9 | 80 | 20 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
71.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,129 | 8.8% |
| Associates Degree | 1,188 | 9.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,173 | 9.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 475 | 3.7% |
| High School Graduate | 4,500 | 35.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 438 | 3.41% |
| Some College | 3,927 | 30.61% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,526 | 8,471 | 1,333 |
| Hispanic | 2,514 | 2,072 | 250 |
| 2+ Races | 1,218 | 1,054 | 105 |
| Other Race | 356 | 215 | 23 |
| Asian | 206 | 150 | 40 |
| Black | 114 | 114 | 0 |
| Native American | 49 | 49 | 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 asian people with a rate of 19.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,744 | $50,125 | $47,711 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,511 | $35,819 | $53,056 |
| High School Graduate | $39,502 | $43,381 | $31,834 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,170 | $35,592 | $25,833 |
| Overall | $39,577 | $43,314 | $35,206 |
| Some College | $41,082 | $50,319 | $36,978 |
$39,577
Average Earnings
$43,314
Average Male
$35,206
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.58% of Clifton residents speak only English, while 11.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,336 | 1,929 | 14.46% |
| Hispanic | 4,975 | 958 | 19.26% |
| Multiple | 2,274 | 171 | 7.52% |
| Other | 450 | 82 | 18.22% |
| Native | 49 | 22 | 44.9% |
15.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.55%
Male Poverty Rate
18.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clifton is Native, with 44.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clifton is Multiple, with 7.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.51% |
| High School | 13.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.99% |
| Some College | 11.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.61% |
| Female Employed | 8.39% |
| Male Employed | 5.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,203 | $72,004 |
| Households | $55,108 | $64,879 |
| Married Families | $74,286 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,192 | $43,933 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,455
Number of Veterans
1,207
Male Veterans
248
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 525 |
| First Gulf War | 356 |
| Second Gulf War | 348 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 517 |
| 65 to 74 | 352 |
| 55 to 64 | 283 |
| 75+ | 187 |
| 18 to 34 | 116 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,332 | 10.66% |
| Hispanic | 117 | 3.65% |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 5.97% |
| Asian | 21 | 10.19% |
| Other Race | 13 | 3.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
9.1%
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
50.26%
Born in Clifton
93.02%
Native Born
6.98%
Foreign Born
5.05%
Non Citizen
1.93%
Naturalized
93.02% of Clifton residents were born in the United States, with 50.26% having been born in Colorado. 5.05% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,369 | -37 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 19,406 | -37 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 19,443 | -679 | -3.37% |
| 2021 | 20,122 | -661 | -3.18% |
| 2020 | 20,783 | 35 | 0.17% |
| 2019 | 20,748 | 176 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 20,572 | 527 | 2.63% |
| 2017 | 20,045 | 24 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 20,021 | -58 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 20,079 | -183 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 20,262 | -682 | -3.26% |
| 2013 | 20,944 | -326 | -1.53% |
| 2012 | 21,270 | 696 | 3.38% |
| 2011 | 20,574 | 685 | 3.44% |
| 2010 | 19,889 | 0 | 0% |