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Clifton, AZ
Town in Greenlee County, Arizona.
Population
3,822
Land area
14.7sq mi
People per sq mi
261
ZIP codes
0
Clifton and its ZIP codes
Clifton at a glance
- Clifton is about 4 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,480, close to the Arizona median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $66,000 (83% below Arizona) and median rent is $607 a month.
Local data for Clifton, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clifton, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,480
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$66,000
Median rent
$607/mo
Homeownership
38.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,183), Irish Americans (121), German Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greenlee County. PPP loans are for Clifton.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$94,798
5,649 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,574
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$38.6M
FY 2026, $4,036 per person
How people get to work
Clifton, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.7%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clifton, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
308
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
13
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
100° / 35°F
17.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clifton, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.2%
U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts
Cities near Clifton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MorenciCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.9 |
| YorkCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.1 |
| San JoseCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.2 |
| DuncanTown | 23 mi | 2.2 |
| SolomonCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| SaffordCity | 25 mi | 9.3 |
| FranklinCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1 |
| Virden, NMVillage | 29 mi | 0.2 |
| Pleasanton, NMCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clifton, AZ in?
- Clifton is in Greenlee County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Clifton, AZ?
- About 3,822 people live in Clifton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clifton?
- Nearby places include Morenci (2.9 mi), York (9.4 mi), San Jose (23 mi), Duncan (23 mi), Solomon (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023