Clifton is a city located in Wayne County Tennessee. Clifton has a 2024 population of 2,124. Clifton is currently declining at a rate of -5.89% annually and its population has decreased by -20.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,656 in 2020.
The average household income in Clifton is $50,034 with a poverty rate of 43.8%. The median age in Clifton is 44.5 years: 44.4 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clifton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,748 | 66.67% |
| Black or African American | 513 | 19.57% |
| Two or more races | 316 | 12.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.53% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 363 | 3.09 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Married | 136 | 3 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Non Family | 131 | 1.55 | 71 | 29 |
| Female | 58 | 4.69 | 27.6 | 72.4 |
| Male | 38 | 6.26 | 28.9 | 71.1 |
3.46
Average Family Size
3.09
Average Household Size
61.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 382 | 16.99% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 4.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 78 | 3.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 1.02% |
| High School Graduate | 1,131 | 50.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 139 | 6.18% |
| Some College | 389 | 17.3% |
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 | 1,510 | 1,198 | 77 |
| Black | 484 | 334 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 167 | 137 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 102 | 80 | 0 |
| Islander | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 13.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $2,499 | $2,499 | $68,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $28,333 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $13,955 | $14,191 | $13,864 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,125 | $14,313 | $0 |
| Overall | $15,784 | $15,028 | $28,047 |
| Some College | $32,845 | $0 | $33,233 |
$15,784
Average Earnings
$15,028
Average Male
$28,047
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96% of Clifton residents speak only English, while 4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 885 | 300 | 33.9% |
| Multiple | 209 | 179 | 85.65% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 100% |
43.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
48.05%
Male Poverty Rate
36.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clifton is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clifton is White, with 33.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 24.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 53.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60% |
| High School | 50.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.09% |
| Some College | 2.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60% |
| Male Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Male Employed | 33.16% |
| Female Employed | 31.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,208 | $56,471 |
| Households | $45,145 | $50,034 |
| Married Families | $73,026 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,688 | $37,292 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
19.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
15.7%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
211
Number of Veterans
209
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 67 |
| Vietnam | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 104 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 116 | 7.28% |
| Black | 54 | 10.53% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 24.55% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
15.9%
Labor Force Participation
15.4%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
59%
Born in Clifton
97.25%
Native Born
2.75%
Foreign Born
2.21%
Non Citizen
0.53%
Naturalized
97.25% of Clifton residents were born in the United States, with 59% having been born in Tennessee. 2.21% 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 | 1,459 | -133 | -8.35% |
| 2028 | 1,592 | -133 | -7.71% |
| 2027 | 1,725 | -133 | -7.16% |
| 2026 | 1,858 | -133 | -6.68% |
| 2025 | 1,991 | -133 | -6.26% |
| 2024 | 2,124 | -133 | -5.89% |
| 2023 | 2,257 | -272 | -10.76% |
| 2022 | 2,529 | -40 | -1.56% |
| 2021 | 2,569 | -87 | -3.28% |
| 2020 | 2,656 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2019 | 2,653 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 2,656 | -6 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 2,662 | -15 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 2,677 | -26 | -0.96% |
| 2015 | 2,703 | 15 | 0.56% |
| 2014 | 2,688 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 2,693 | -10 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 2,703 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2,703 | 11 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 2,692 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,699 | 1,240 | 84.99% |