Clifton is a town located in Greenlee County Arizona. Clifton has a 2024 population of 3,736. It is also the county seat of Greenlee County. Clifton is currently declining at a rate of -1.16% annually and its population has decreased by -4.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,911 in 2020.
The average household income in Clifton is $101,837 with a poverty rate of 7.32%. The median age in Clifton is 24.9 years: 21.4 years for males, and 30.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clifton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,177 | 56.62% |
| Two or more races | 1,309 | 34.04% |
| Native American | 275 | 7.15% |
| Other race | 53 | 1.38% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,044 | 3.65 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Married | 593 | 4.18 | 17 | 83 |
| Female | 223 | 4.22 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Non Family | 169 | 0 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Male | 59 | 3.75 | 0 | 100 |
4.07
Average Family Size
3.65
Average Household Size
40.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 132 | 6.91% |
| Associates Degree | 93 | 4.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 340 | 17.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 1.78% |
| High School Graduate | 705 | 36.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 6.28% |
| Some College | 486 | 25.45% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,053 | 932 | 281 |
| White | 698 | 608 | 83 |
| 2+ Races | 660 | 562 | 148 |
| Native American | 139 | 98 | 0 |
| Other Race | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,083 | $0 | $38,529 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,476 | $100,476 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,016 | $0 | $44,023 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,031 | $65,464 | $38,860 |
| Some College | $0 | $62,228 | $0 |
$44,031
Average Earnings
$65,464
Average Male
$38,860
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.32% of Clifton residents speak only English, while 25.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 261 | 216 | 82.76% |
| White | 1,420 | 63 | 4.44% |
7.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.74%
Male Poverty Rate
10.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clifton is Native, with 82.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clifton is White, with 4.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.07% |
| High School | 7.04% |
| Some College | 2.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.45% |
| Female Employed | 1.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,096 | $114,589 |
| Households | $84,457 | $101,837 |
| Married Families | $84,810 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,156 | $26,569 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
55.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
148
Number of Veterans
114
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 117 |
| First Gulf War | 117 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 117 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 5.55% |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 7.9% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 4.51% |
| Native American | 14 | 10.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
67.1%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
63.28%
Born in Clifton
92.69%
Native Born
7.31%
Foreign Born
0.99%
Non Citizen
6.32%
Naturalized
92.69% of Clifton residents were born in the United States, with 63.28% having been born in Arizona. 0.99% 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 | 3,518 | -43 | -1.21% |
| 2028 | 3,561 | -44 | -1.22% |
| 2027 | 3,605 | -44 | -1.21% |
| 2026 | 3,649 | -43 | -1.16% |
| 2025 | 3,692 | -44 | -1.18% |
| 2024 | 3,736 | -44 | -1.16% |
| 2023 | 3,780 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 3,776 | -57 | -1.49% |
| 2021 | 3,833 | -78 | -1.99% |
| 2020 | 3,911 | 214 | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 3,697 | 22 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 3,675 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 3,677 | -67 | -1.79% |
| 2016 | 3,744 | 39 | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 3,705 | 80 | 2.21% |
| 2014 | 3,625 | 161 | 4.65% |
| 2013 | 3,464 | 49 | 1.43% |
| 2012 | 3,415 | 63 | 1.88% |
| 2011 | 3,352 | 81 | 2.48% |
| 2010 | 3,271 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,596 | -244 | -8.59% |
| 1990 | 2,840 | -1,405 | -33.1% |
| 1980 | 4,245 | -842 | -16.55% |
| 1970 | 5,087 | 896 | 21.38% |
| 1960 | 4,191 | 725 | 20.92% |
| 1950 | 3,466 | 798 | 29.91% |
| 1940 | 2,668 | -1,495 | -35.91% |
| 1920 | 4,163 | -711 | -14.59% |
| 1910 | 4,874 | 1,356 | 38.54% |