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Clifton, TX


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Clifton, Texas

Clifton, Texas, in Bosque county, is 30 miles NW of Waco, Texas (center to center) and 66 miles S of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 3,542.

The People and Families of Clifton

In Clifton, about 53% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Clifton. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clifton had a median family income of $41,548.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Clifton ($6,035). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Clifton Housing

About 67% of housing units in Clifton are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Clifton, 96% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in Clifton than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Clifton Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Clifton Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 15%Clifton Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Clifton, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Racial Diversity106
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income67
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone79
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Rents55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime79
Low Violent Crime22

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