Town · Arizona
Clifton, Arizona
Clifton, town, in Greenlee County, Arizona. Clifton had 3,752 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,933 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,822 (±12). GEOID 0414380.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,752
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,933 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,822 ±12
Median household income
$78,480
±$8,362 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$66,000
±$3,597 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$607
±$99 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
Where is Clifton and what county is it in?
Clifton is a town in Greenlee County, Arizona. It covers 14.7 square miles of land, 268 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Clifton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,752 people lived in Clifton on July 1, 2025, down 4.6% since 2020, while Arizona grew 6.5%. The 2020 Census counted 3,933 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,822 (±12).
| Measure | Clifton | Greenlee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,822 ±12 | 9,409 | +119 |
| Households | 1,256 ±142 | 3,591 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.02 ±0.34 | 2.60 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,561 ±176 | 4,433 | no clear change |
Clifton's population since 2000
From 2,596 in 2000 to 3,752 in 2025: up 44.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Clifton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clifton?
The median resident of Clifton is 30.9 years old. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 57.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 38.5%. 10.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clifton | Greenlee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.9 ±1.0 | 36.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 37.3% ±3.8 pts | 25.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 3.5% ±3.0 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±6.0 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 57.8% ±8.2 pts | 46.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.5% ±8.1 pts | 45.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.0% ±5.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 26.9% ±9.2 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9% ±4.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.3% ±5.7 pts | 15.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.6% ±5.8 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.8% ±8.9 pts | 20.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.7% ±2.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.2% ±5.4 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9% ±2.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Clifton earn?
Half of Clifton's 1,256 households earn less than $78,480 a year (±$8,362), against $71,164 in Greenlee County and $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 it was $85,499 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Clifton | Greenlee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,480 ±$8,362 | $71,164 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $93,244 ±$26,986 | $83,384 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,954 ±$5,332 | $32,045 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.5% ±3.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.5% ±4.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±7.3 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 100.0% ±3.5 pts | 90.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Clifton?
Owners occupy 38.4% of Clifton's occupied homes and renters 61.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $66,000 by its owner (±$3,597). The median renter pays $607 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Clifton | Greenlee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $66,000 ±$3,597 | $158,600 | – |
| Median gross rent | $607 ±$99 | $648 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 5.4% ±6.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,091 ±$230 | $1,093 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 38.4% ±10.4 pts | 53.0% | +14.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 61.6% ±10.4 pts | 47.0% | – |
| Housing units | 1,561 ±176 | 4,433 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3% ±9.4 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 94.0% ±6.8 pts | 73.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.8% ±5.8 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.5% ±6.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Clifton building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Clifton in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 6.8 across Arizona.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Clifton work and get to work?
90.7% of Clifton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.3 minutes.
| Measure | Clifton | Greenlee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.6% ±8.5 pts | 55.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.8% ±1.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 90.7% ±6.5 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±6.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.3% ±3.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.3 min ±3.9 | 19.1 min | +6.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Clifton?
No census tract lies mostly in Clifton; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9602Greenlee County | 4,178 | $78,227 |
| Tract 9601Greenlee County | 2,559 | $58,438 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Clifton) · Census block assignment files
How does Clifton compare with other places in Arizona?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clifton is the 5,684th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 66th-most populous of 91 in Arizona.
Clifton ranks 60th of 196 places in Arizona with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 66th | 91 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 83rd | 85 |
| Residents per square mile | 125th | 210 |
| Median household income | 60th | 196 |
| Per capita income | 142nd | 209 |
| Median home value | 176th | 189 |
| Median gross rent | 157th | 168 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 121st | 175 |
| Median age | 186th | 208 |
| Owner-occupied share | 201st | 206 |
| Travel time to work | 140th | 206 |
Clifton's figures with every place in Arizona (CSV)
Every place in Arizona, sortable · Compare Clifton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Clifton?
27 of the 57 figures for Clifton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Clifton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Clifton.