Clifton, NJ Demographics
What is the population of Clifton?
There are 89,451 residents in Clifton, with a median age of 40.2. Of this, 48.65% are males and 51.35% are females. US-born citizens make up 59.88% of the resident pool in Clifton, while non-US-born citizens account for 27.89%. Additionally, 12.23% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 79,171 people in Clifton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 89,451 | -0.0% |
| Male Population | 43,516 | 0.8% |
| Female Population | 45,935 | -0.8% |
Male Population 48.65%
Female Population 51.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40.2 | 1.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 53,563 | -0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 24,949 | 3.3% |
| Not Citizen | 10,939 | -6.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 59.88%
Citizen not U.S. Born 27.89%
Not Citizen 12.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 451 | 39.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,926 | -1.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,593 | 18.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,290 | 19.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 79,171 | -1.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.51%
Moved from Same County 4.44%
Moved from Same State 4.06%
Moved from Different State 1.46%
Same House as Last Year 89.53%
What are the employment statistics in Clifton?
White-collar workers make up 76.54% of the working population in Clifton, while blue-collar employees account for 23.46%. There are also 3,930 entrepreneurs in Clifton (8.33% of the workforce); 34,444 workers employed in private companies (73.05%); and 5,617 people working in governmental institutions (11.91%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 36,093 | 3.0% |
| Blue Collar | 11,060 | -4.2% |
White Collar 76.54%
Blue Collar 23.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,930 | 10.9% |
| Private Companies | 34,444 | 0.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,617 | -6.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,162 | 14.8% |
Self Employees 8.33%
Private Companies 73.05%
Governmental Workers 11.91%
Not for Profit Companies 6.71%
How many households are there in Clifton?
There are a total of 32,640 households in Clifton, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 69.69% of these Clifton households, while non-family units account for the remaining 30.31%. Additionally, 28.75% of households have children and 71.25% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 32,640 | 2.7% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 22,747 | 0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 9,893 | 7.1% |
Family Households 69.69%
Non-Family Households 30.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 9,385 | -1.7% |
| Households without Children | 23,255 | 4.6% |
Households with Children 28.75%
Households without Children 71.25%
What are the median and average incomes in Clifton?
The average annual household income in Clifton is $117,119, while the median household income sits at $94,179 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $103,733, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $104,624.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $117,119 | 8.1% |
| Median Household Income | $94,179 | 8.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | -17 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 81,560 | 1.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Clifton?
There are 33,827 housing units in Clifton, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1952. Of the 32,640 occupied housing units in Clifton, 57.55% are owner-occupied, while 42.45% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.07% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $437,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,801 per month in Clifton.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 33,827 | 2.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1952 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 9,851 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5,383 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8,337 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,590 | -5.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,078 | 19.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,507 | -11.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 891 | -6.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,613 | -9.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 568 | 32.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 9 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 32,640 | 2.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 18,783 | 3.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $13,857 | 1.7% |
Owner Occupied 57.55%
Renter Occupied 42.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 11,659 | 1.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,124 | 7.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $437,200 | 17.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $414,700 | 13.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,801 | 5.6% |
With Mortgage 62.07%
Without Mortgage 37.93%
What is the level of education in Clifton?
Approximately 37.16% of the population in Clifton holds a high school degree (that's 26,701 residents), while 18.67% have attained a college certificate (14,670 locals) and 22.93% have a bachelor's degree (16,477 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,996 | -4.5% |
| Some High School | 26,701 | -0.2% |
| Some College | 14,670 | 1.8% |
| Associate Degree | 4,199 | 3.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16,477 | 5.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,061 | -0.3% |
No High School 5.56%
Some High School 37.16%
Some College 18.67%
Associate Degree 5.84%
Bachelor's Degree 22.93%
Graduate Degree 9.83%
What is the marital status of Clifton residents?
A total of 25,738 people in Clifton have never been married (which represents 34.59% of the total population), while 37,291 of them are wedded (50.11%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,782 (2.39%) and 6,634 (8.91%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 25,738 | 1.3% |
| Married | 37,291 | -1.0% |
| Separated | 1,782 | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 4,754 | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 6,634 | 6,634.0% |
Never Married 34.59%
Married 50.11%
Separated 2.39%
Widowed 6.39%
Divorced 8.91%
What are the most common means of transportation in Clifton?
The top three means of transportation people in Clifton use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 36,254 residents commute by car, 3,279 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,099 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 36,254 | -3.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3,279 | 17.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 261 | N/A |
| Railroad | 724 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 75 | -14.8% |
| TaxiCab | 141 | -7.2% |
| Walk | 1,099 | -15.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Clifton by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
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.