Clifton, Mesa County, CO Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Clifton?
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There are 19,443 residents in Clifton, with a median age of 35.3. Of this, 48.66% are males and 51.34% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.54% of the resident pool in Clifton, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.41%. Additionally, 5.05% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 15,792 people in Clifton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 15,792 people in Clifton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 19,443 | -3.4% |
| Male Population | 9,461 | -5.6% |
| Female Population | 9,982 | -1.2% |
Male population 48.66%
Female population 51.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.3 | 5.1% |
| Citizen US Born | 17,993 | -5.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 469 | 32.1% |
| Not Citizen | 981 | 17.3% |
Citizen US Born 92.54%
Citizen not US Born 2.41%
Not Citizen 5.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 53 | -33.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,582 | 6.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 304 | -36.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 565 | 43.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 15,792 | -4.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.27%
Moved from Same County 13.38%
Moved from Same State 1.58%
Moved from Different State 2.93%
Same House as Last Year 81.84%
What are the employment statistics in Clifton?
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White-collar workers make up 69.04% of the working population in Clifton, while blue-collar employees account for 30.96%. There are also 579 entrepreneurs in Clifton (6.71% of the workforce); 6,097 workers employed in private companies (70.61%); and 1,016 people working in governmental institutions (11.77%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 5,962 | 1.1% |
| Blue Collar | 2,673 | -12.9% |
White Collar 69.04%
Blue Collar 30.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 579 | 14.7% |
| Private Companies | 6,097 | -9.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,016 | 16.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 943 | 16.1% |
Self Employees 6.71%
Private Companies 70.61%
Governmental Workers 11.77%
Not for Profit Companies 10.92%
How many households are there in Clifton?
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There are a total of 7,589 households in Clifton, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 64.78% of these Clifton households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.22%. Additionally, 34.42% of households have children and 65.58% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 7,589 | 0.8% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -4.1% |
| Family Households | 4,916 | 2.0% |
| Non-family Households | 2,673 | -1.3% |
Family Households 64.78%
Non-family Households 35.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,612 | -0.8% |
| Households without Children | 4,977 | 1.7% |
Households with Children 34.42%
Households without Children 65.58%
What are the median and average incomes in Clifton?
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The average annual household income in Clifton is $64,879, while the median household income sits at $55,108 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $58,553, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $63,450. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $57,981 and $34,711, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $64,879 | 7.2% |
| Median Household Income | $55,108 | 11.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,958 | -12.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 16,239 | -0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Clifton?
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There are 7,889 housing units in Clifton, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1987. Of the 7,589 occupied housing units in Clifton, 71.79% are owner-occupied, while 28.21% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 76.05% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $220,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,091 per month in Clifton.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 76.05% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $220,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,091 per month in Clifton.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 7,889 | -0.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1987 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 187 | -12.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 86 | 45.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 195 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 250 | 26.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,142 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,588 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,385 | -6.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,688 | -2.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 345 | 20.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 23 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,589 | 0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,448 | 7.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,141 | -13.1% |
Owner Occupied 71.79%
Renter Occupied 28.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,143 | 9.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,305 | 2.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $220,100 | 26.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $119,000 | 66.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,091 | 12.4% |
With Mortgage 76.05%
Without Mortgage 23.95%
What is the level of education in Clifton?
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Approximately 46.9% of the population in Clifton holds a high school degree (that's 6,899 residents), while 29.71% have attained a college certificate (5,115 locals) and 8.41% have a bachelor's degree (1,237 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 462 | 12.7% |
| Some High School | 6,899 | -3.9% |
| Some College | 5,115 | -1.6% |
| Associate Degree | 1,266 | -7.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,237 | 17.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 475 | -8.5% |
No High School 3.14%
Some High School 46.9%
Some College 29.71%
Associate Degree 8.61%
Bachelor's Degree 8.41%
Graduate Degree 3.23%
What is the marital status of Clifton residents?
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A total of 5,023 people in Clifton have never been married (which represents 32.39% of the total population), while 6,875 of them are wedded (44.33%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 280 (1.81%) and 2,582 (16.65%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,023 | 0.1% |
| Married | 6,875 | -6.1% |
| Separated | 280 | 21.7% |
| Widowed | 1,030 | 16.1% |
| Divorced | 2,582 | 1.1% |
Never Married 32.39%
Married 44.33%
Separated 1.81%
Widowed 6.64%
Divorced 16.65%
What are the most common means of transportation in Clifton?
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The top three means of transportation people in Clifton use to get to work are: car, motorcycle and bus or trolley bus. A total of 6,989 residents commute by car, 79 prefer going to work by motorcycle and 63 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 6,989 | -7.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 63 | -21.2% |
| Ferryboat | 24 | 20.0% |
| Bicycle | 22 | -35.3% |
| Motorcycle | 79 | 29.5% |
| Walk | 11 | -8.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Clifton by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.