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Clifton, Tennessee, in Wayne county, is 48 miles E of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 86 miles SW of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 2,699.
In Clifton, about 13% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Clifton live by themselves.
Approximately 40% of Clifton is non-white. Clifton boasts a diverse population for Tennessee, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Clifton had a median family income of $35,000. You could say that Clifton is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Clifton ($400). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 65% of housing units in Clifton are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.
In Clifton, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Clifton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Clifton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Clifton Mortgage Clifton property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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