Clifton is a city located in Bosque County Texas. Clifton has a 2024 population of 3,553. Clifton is currently growing at a rate of 0.59% annually and its population has increased by 2.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,469 in 2020.
The average household income in Clifton is $77,171 with a poverty rate of 11.02%. The median age in Clifton is 47.4 years: 41.8 years for males, and 50.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clifton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,078 | 59.56% |
| Two or more races | 922 | 26.43% |
| Other race | 447 | 12.81% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.77% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 1,338 | 2.43 | 66 | 34 |
| Married | 625 | 2.96 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Non Family | 458 | 1.05 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 201 | 3.79 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Male | 54 | 2.89 | 11.1 | 88.9 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
66.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 258 | 10.69% |
| Associates Degree | 206 | 8.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 436 | 18.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 190 | 7.87% |
| High School Graduate | 585 | 24.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 239 | 9.9% |
| Some College | 500 | 20.71% |
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 | 1,669 | 1,451 | 583 |
| Hispanic | 672 | 395 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 298 | 172 | 18 |
| Other Race | 271 | 158 | 6 |
| Asian | 27 | 27 | 19 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 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 70.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $151,688 | $55,357 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,654 | $0 | $67,708 |
| High School Graduate | $28,144 | $29,811 | $25,463 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $66,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,447 | $55,875 | $40,196 |
| Some College | $54,727 | $63,594 | $42,475 |
$41,447
Average Earnings
$55,875
Average Male
$40,196
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.15% of Clifton residents speak only English, while 27.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,659 | 233 | 14.04% |
| Hispanic | 1,309 | 97 | 7.41% |
| Other | 447 | 55 | 12.3% |
| Multiple | 913 | 47 | 5.15% |
11.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.3%
Male Poverty Rate
12.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clifton is White, with 14.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clifton is Multiple, with 5.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.62% |
| High School | 11.17% |
| Some College | 6.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.41% |
| Female Employed | 5.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,176 | $93,607 |
| Households | $63,696 | $77,171 |
| Married Families | $87,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,500 | $39,751 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
179
Number of Veterans
161
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 78 |
| Second Gulf War | 57 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| World War II | 23 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 75+ | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 7.17% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 10.02% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 1.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.7%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
73.55%
Born in Clifton
90.48%
Native Born
9.52%
Foreign Born
6.08%
Non Citizen
3.44%
Naturalized
90.48% of Clifton residents were born in the United States, with 73.55% having been born in Texas. 6.08% 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 | 3,658 | 21 | 0.58% |
| 2028 | 3,637 | 21 | 0.58% |
| 2027 | 3,616 | 21 | 0.58% |
| 2026 | 3,595 | 21 | 0.59% |
| 2025 | 3,574 | 21 | 0.59% |
| 2024 | 3,553 | 21 | 0.59% |
| 2023 | 3,532 | 34 | 0.97% |
| 2022 | 3,498 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 2021 | 3,493 | 24 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 3,469 | 48 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 3,421 | -28 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 3,449 | 54 | 1.59% |
| 2017 | 3,395 | 38 | 1.13% |
| 2016 | 3,357 | 19 | 0.57% |
| 2015 | 3,338 | 24 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 3,314 | -45 | -1.34% |
| 2013 | 3,359 | -45 | -1.32% |
| 2012 | 3,404 | -39 | -1.13% |
| 2011 | 3,443 | -6 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 3,449 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,542 | 347 | 10.86% |
| 1990 | 3,195 | 132 | 4.31% |
| 1980 | 3,063 | 485 | 18.81% |
| 1970 | 2,578 | -1,080 | -29.52% |