Clifton, Staten Island, NY Demographics
What is the population of Clifton?
There are 45,843 residents in Clifton, with a median age of 39. Of this, 48.03% are males and 51.97% are females. US-born citizens make up 65.04% of the resident pool in Clifton, while non-US-born citizens account for 24.84%. Additionally, 10.12% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 42,756 people in Clifton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 45,843 | 2.2% |
| Male Population | 22,019 | 4.7% |
| Female Population | 23,824 | -0.1% |
Male Population 48.03%
Female Population 51.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | 0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 29,816 | 1.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 11,387 | 4.1% |
| Not Citizen | 4,640 | 3.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 65.04%
Citizen not U.S. Born 24.84%
Not Citizen 10.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 172 | 126.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,233 | -17.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 954 | -5.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 245 | -37.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 42,756 | 2.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.38%
Moved from Same County 2.72%
Moved from Same State 2.1%
Moved from Different State 0.54%
Same House as Last Year 94.26%
What are the employment statistics in Clifton?
White-collar workers make up 82.94% of the working population in Clifton, while blue-collar employees account for 17.06%. There are also 4,784 entrepreneurs in Clifton (10.98% of the workforce); 28,216 workers employed in private companies (64.76%); and 6,528 people working in governmental institutions (14.98%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 36,138 | 107.7% |
| Blue Collar | 7,434 | 157.4% |
White Collar 82.94%
Blue Collar 17.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,784 | 124.0% |
| Private Companies | 28,216 | 107.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 6,528 | 110.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,044 | 178.7% |
Self Employees 10.98%
Private Companies 64.76%
Governmental Workers 14.98%
Not for Profit Companies 9.28%
How many households are there in Clifton?
There are a total of 15,900 households in Clifton, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 67.93% of these Clifton households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.07%. Additionally, 31.83% of households have children and 68.17% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 15,900 | 2.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -28.1% |
| Family Households | 10,801 | 2.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 5,099 | 2.0% |
Family Households 67.93%
Non-Family Households 32.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,061 | -3.2% |
| Households without Children | 10,839 | 5.0% |
Households with Children 31.83%
Households without Children 68.17%
What are the median and average incomes in Clifton?
The average annual household income in Clifton is $107,989, while the median household income sits at $71,506 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $78,170, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $76,770. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $32,736 and $68,224, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $107,989 | -0.9% |
| Median Household Income | $71,506 | 2.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 7,857 | 6.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 36,283 | 1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Clifton?
There are 17,524 housing units in Clifton, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1966. Of the 15,900 occupied housing units in Clifton, 49.41% are owner-occupied, while 50.59% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.39% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $632,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,681 per month in Clifton.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 17,524 | 2.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1966 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,854 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 867 | 23.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,624 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,250 | -8.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,672 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,787 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,588 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,214 | -14.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,633 | 3.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 35 | 84.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 15,900 | 2.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,856 | 1.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 8,044 | 3.2% |
Owner Occupied 49.41%
Renter Occupied 50.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,666 | -5.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,190 | 13.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $632,600 | -1.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $702,200 | 5.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,681 | 0.2% |
With Mortgage 59.39%
Without Mortgage 40.61%
What is the level of education in Clifton?
Approximately 39.66% of the population in Clifton holds a high school degree (that's 14,272 residents), while 18.1% have attained a college certificate (6,514 locals) and 18.74% have a bachelor's degree (6,742 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,407 | 23.4% |
| Some High School | 14,272 | 3.3% |
| Some College | 6,514 | -9.6% |
| Associate Degree | 2,188 | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6,742 | -0.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,862 | 13.4% |
No High School 6.69%
Some High School 39.66%
Some College 18.1%
Associate Degree 6.08%
Bachelor's Degree 18.74%
Graduate Degree 10.73%
What is the marital status of Clifton residents?
A total of 15,660 people in Clifton have never been married (which represents 41.35% of the total population), while 16,224 of them are wedded (42.84%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 706 (1.86%) and 3,852 (10.17%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 15,660 | 6.6% |
| Married | 16,224 | -1.1% |
| Separated | 706 | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2,139 | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 3,852 | 7.3% |
Never Married 41.35%
Married 42.84%
Separated 1.86%
Widowed 5.65%
Divorced 10.17%
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 ferryboat. A total of 10,794 residents commute by car, 4,729 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,274 by ferryboat
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 10,794 | 7.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 4,729 | 13.5% |
| Subway or Elevated | 900 | N/A |
| Railroad | 11 | -77.1% |
| Ferryboat | 1,274 | -19.2% |
| Bicycle | 46 | -63.8% |
| TaxiCab | 147 | 36.1% |
| Walk | 965 | 25.3% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.