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 $65,144 with a poverty rate of 15.43%. The median age in Clifton is 35.2 years: 34.1 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clifton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,240 | 77.18% |
| Two or more races | 3,309 | 16.76% |
| Other race | 708 | 3.59% |
| Asian | 326 | 1.65% |
| Black or African American | 113 | 0.57% |
| 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 | 7,598 | 2.59 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Married | 2,961 | 3.58 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Non Family | 2,761 | 1.31 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Female | 1,209 | 2.72 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Male | 667 | 3.29 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,507 | 11.51% |
| Associates Degree | 1,075 | 8.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,147 | 8.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 398 | 3.04% |
| High School Graduate | 4,576 | 34.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 595 | 4.54% |
| Some College | 3,798 | 29% |
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 | 9,262 | 8,054 | 1,258 |
| Hispanic | 2,736 | 2,124 | 167 |
| 2+ Races | 1,785 | 1,405 | 220 |
| Other Race | 573 | 378 | 24 |
| Asian | 308 | 145 | 19 |
| Black | 113 | 113 | 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 white people with a rate of 13.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,981 | $66,008 | $40,909 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,032 | $54,038 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,391 | $44,293 | $24,326 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,691 | $29,837 | $23,059 |
| Overall | $38,931 | $43,309 | $33,169 |
| Some College | $39,678 | $42,210 | $38,711 |
$38,931
Average Earnings
$43,309
Average Male
$33,169
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.48% of Clifton residents speak only English, while 14.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,291 | 2,089 | 15.72% |
| Hispanic | 4,975 | 688 | 13.83% |
| Multiple | 3,309 | 250 | 7.56% |
| Other | 708 | 102 | 14.41% |
| Asian | 326 | 79 | 24.23% |
| Native | 49 | 25 | 51.02% |
| Black | 113 | 16 | 14.16% |
15.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.57%
Male Poverty Rate
18.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clifton is Native, with 51.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clifton is Multiple, with 7.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.12% |
| High School | 13.88% |
| Some College | 13.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 28.96% |
| Female Employed | 9.86% |
| Male Employed | 5.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,926 | $71,519 |
| Households | $54,301 | $65,144 |
| Married Families | $78,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,497 | $45,977 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
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
1,295
Number of Veterans
1,047
Male Veterans
248
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 469 |
| Second Gulf War | 336 |
| First Gulf War | 241 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 441 |
| 65 to 74 | 345 |
| 55 to 64 | 219 |
| 75+ | 200 |
| 18 to 34 | 90 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,177 | 10.17% |
| Hispanic | 92 | 2.82% |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 3.2% |
| Other Race | 36 | 6.21% |
| Asian | 9 | 2.92% |
| Black | 5 | 4.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
9.5%
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
49.44%
Born in Clifton
91.27%
Native Born
8.73%
Foreign Born
5.89%
Non Citizen
2.84%
Naturalized
91.27% of Clifton residents were born in the United States, with 49.44% having been born in Colorado. 5.89% 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% |