Village · Illinois
Clifton, Illinois
Clifton, village, in Iroquois County, Illinois. Clifton had 1,298 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,352 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,385 (±224). GEOID 1714936.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,298
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,352 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,385 ±224
Median household income
$92,344
±$26,232 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$205,400
±$17,014 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$844
±$216 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Clifton and what county is it in?
Clifton is a village in Iroquois County, Illinois. It covers 0.9 square miles of land, 1,454 residents per square mile in 2020.
Clifton lies entirely within Chebanse Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
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 1,298 people lived in Clifton on July 1, 2025, down 4.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,352 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,385 (±224).
| Measure | Clifton | Iroquois County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,385 ±224 | 26,449 | no clear change |
| Households | 563 ±98 | 11,443 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.46 ±0.27 | 2.27 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 574 ±99 | 12,789 | no clear change |
Clifton's population since 2000
From 1,317 in 2000 to 1,298 in 2025: down 1.4%. 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 35.8 years old; 28.0% are under 18 and 12.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.8%.
| Measure | Clifton | Iroquois County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 ±4.8 | 44.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.0% ±4.8 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.8% ±3.8 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Male | 53.0% ±4.6 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.8% ±4.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.7% ±4.4 pts | 87.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±2.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 12.3% ±4.0 pts | 16.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.6% ±2.4 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.0% ±1.5 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.7% ±5.1 pts | 18.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.9% ±4.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.8% ±4.2 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
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 563 households earn less than $92,344 a year (±$26,232), against $66,255 in Iroquois County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $89,567 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clifton | Iroquois County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,344 ±$26,232 | $66,255 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,783 ±$10,063 | $84,074 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,123 ±$3,789 | $36,404 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.9% ±5.7 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.9% ±9.0 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.0% ±8.0 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±1.4 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7% ±5.6 pts | 86.5% | – |
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 73.4% of Clifton's occupied homes and renters 26.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $205,400 by its owner (±$17,014). The median renter pays $844 a month including utilities, and 42.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clifton | Iroquois County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $205,400 ±$17,014 | $137,800 | +$34,334 |
| Median gross rent | $844 ±$216 | $799 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.0% ±20.7 pts | 29.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,581 ±$141 | $1,290 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.4% ±8.6 pts | 80.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.6% ±8.6 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Housing units | 574 ±99 | 12,789 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±21.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.4% ±6.6 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±6.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.1% ±6.5 pts | 30.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% ±3.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
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 1 new housing units in Clifton in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
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?
89.1% of Clifton's workers drive alone and 7.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.6 minutes.
| Measure | Clifton | Iroquois County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.9% ±4.9 pts | 60.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 89.1% ±4.3 pts | 81.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.9% ±3.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.7% ±4.0 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.6 min ±9.1 | 25.0 min | +10.6 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; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502Iroquois County | 3,516 | $92,813 |
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 Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clifton is the 9,316th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 581st-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Clifton ranks 434th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 581st | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,196th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 450th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 434th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 714th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 559th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 855th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 439th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 612th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 1,213th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 899th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 771st | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 64th | 1,382 |
Clifton's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, 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?
21 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.