City · Kansas
Clifton, Kansas
Clifton, city, mostly in Washington County (58.4% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Clay County, Kansas. Clifton had 457 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 454 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 442 (±99). GEOID 2014200.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
457
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 454 · ACS 2020-2024: 442 ±99
Median household income
$62,625
±$9,675 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$96,000
±$21,611 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
not published
Kansas: $1,060
Where is Clifton and what county is it in?
Clifton is a city mostly in Washington County (58.4% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Clay County, Kansas. It covers 0.4 square miles of land, 1,113 residents per square mile in 2020.
Clifton lies mostly within Clifton Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 265 | 58.4% |
| Clay County | 189 | 41.6% |
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 457 people lived in Clifton on July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, in line with Kansas (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 454 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 442 (±99).
| Measure | Clifton | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 442 ±99 | 5,533 | no clear change |
| Households | 197 ±40 | 2,373 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.17 ±0.34 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 229 ±45 | 2,714 | no clear change |
Clifton's population since 2000
From 557 in 2000 to 457 in 2025: down 18.0%. 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 41.5 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 22.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.6%.
| Measure | Clifton | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 ±7.7 | 43.4 | −14.3 |
| Under 18 years | 21.9% ±7.9 pts | 24.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.6% ±9.3 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Male | 54.5% ±7.0 pts | 51.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% ±1.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.7% ±6.9 pts | 89.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±6.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±2.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±6.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±6.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±6.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±6.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6% ±1.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.4% ±5.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| With a disability | 18.0% ±6.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.8% ±2.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.8% ±2.8 pts | 95.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.8% ±10.1 pts | 25.8% | +15.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1% ±4.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.5% ±4.2 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 197 households earn less than $62,625 a year (±$9,675), against $65,482 in Washington County and $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $51,151 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clifton | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,625 ±$9,675 | $65,482 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,746 ±$13,929 | $82,039 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,461 ±$5,324 | $35,692 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.3% ±4.9 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.2% ±2.9 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.1% ±4.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±2.8 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.9% ±5.0 pts | 80.6% | – |
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 83.2% of Clifton's occupied homes and renters 16.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $96,000 by its owner (±$21,611).
| Measure | Clifton | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $96,000 ±$21,611 | $117,100 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.2% ±25.4 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $969 ±$117 | $1,161 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.2% ±7.9 pts | 78.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.8% ±7.9 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Housing units | 229 ±45 | 2,714 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±15.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.5% ±25.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.6% ±5.6 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±12.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6% ±4.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.5% ±8.5 pts | 40.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6% ±6.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 3.5 across Kansas.
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?
83.6% of Clifton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.6 minutes.
| Measure | Clifton | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.2% ±8.6 pts | 63.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% ±11.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.6% ±7.0 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0% ±4.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±11.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 4.2% ±2.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.4% ±2.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.6 min ±4.0 | 20.3 min | no clear change |
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 4581Clay County | 3,602 | $69,095 |
| Tract 9787Washington County | 2,397 | $67,697 |
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 Kansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clifton is the 13,570th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 280th-most populous of 625 in Kansas.
Clifton is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 280th | 625 |
Clifton's figures with every place in Kansas (CSV)
Every place in Kansas, 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?
25 of the 56 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.