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 $55,321 with a poverty rate of 43.77%. The median age in Clifton is 43.7 years: 43.6 years for males, and 44 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clifton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,637 | 62.2% |
| Black or African American | 577 | 21.92% |
| Two or more races | 369 | 14.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.68% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.23% |
| 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 | 382 | 2.98 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Non Family | 166 | 1.51 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 121 | 3.24 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Male | 48 | 4.9 | 6.3 | 93.8 |
| Female | 47 | 5.57 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
63.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 350 | 15.39% |
| Associates Degree | 125 | 5.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 56 | 2.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 1.89% |
| High School Graduate | 1,167 | 51.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 133 | 5.85% |
| Some College | 400 | 17.59% |
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 | 1,370 | 1,114 | 77 |
| Black | 559 | 398 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 233 | 197 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 134 | 108 | 0 |
| Islander | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 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 9.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,625 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $16,375 | $19,688 | $13,940 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,417 | $15,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $19,188 | $18,947 | $25,938 |
| Some College | $27,875 | $0 | $32,824 |
$19,188
Average Earnings
$18,947
Average Male
$25,938
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.41% of Clifton residents speak only English, while 5.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 860 | 294 | 34.19% |
| Multiple | 252 | 198 | 78.57% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 23 | 88.46% |
43.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
47.34%
Male Poverty Rate
38.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clifton is Hispanic, with 88.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clifton is White, with 34.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 29.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 52.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.33% |
| Some College | 9.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Male Employed | 33.02% |
| Female Employed | 29.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,875 | $56,312 |
| Households | $44,286 | $55,321 |
| Married Families | $71,058 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,700 | $52,369 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
196
Number of Veterans
193
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 79 |
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 6.26% |
| Black | 54 | 9.36% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 18.45% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 19.42% |
| Native American | 7 | 38.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
17.9%
Labor Force Participation
17.6%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
60.94%
Born in Clifton
96.16%
Native Born
3.84%
Foreign Born
3.15%
Non Citizen
0.68%
Naturalized
96.16% of Clifton residents were born in the United States, with 60.94% having been born in Tennessee. 3.15% 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% |