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Clifton, TN


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Clifton, Tennessee

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.

The People and Families of Clifton

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Clifton Housing

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.

Commuting

In Clifton, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Clifton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyClifton Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyClifton Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Clifton Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Clifton Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Clifton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Clifton, TN

Comparing Clifton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity99
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income34
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built86

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime57

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