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Clifton, SC

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29324.

Population

792

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

738

ZIP codes

1

Clifton and its ZIP codes

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Clifton at a glance

  • Clifton is about 4.2 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $51,364 a year, 26% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,200 (59% below South Carolina).

Local data for Clifton, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Clifton, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$51,364

Poverty rate

51.9%

Median home value

$105,200

Homeownership

32.8%

Bachelor's or higher

0.0%

Median age

32.2

Average commute

22.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (24), German Americans (12).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spartanburg County. PPP loans are for Clifton.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,161

157,484 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,886

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.2B

FY 2026, $6,834 per person

Spartanburg County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Clifton, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.5%
  • Carpooled7.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other17.7%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Clifton, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

862

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

224

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 32°F

50.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Clifton, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.9%

U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts

Diabetes

16.2%

U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts

Smoking

16.9%

U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.9%

U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts

ZIP codes in Clifton

1 in or overlapping Clifton. Population shown

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Cities near Clifton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ConverseCensus-designated place1.4 mi0.7
GlendaleCensus-designated place2.6 mi0.2
CowpensTown2.7 mi2.3
Ben AvonCensus-designated place4.4 mi1.7
DraytonCensus-designated place4.5 mi1.4
PacoletTown5.3 mi5.8
Camp CroftCensus-designated place5.4 mi2.6
WhitneyCensus-designated place6 mi3.1
Central PacoletTown6.3 mi0.2
SpartanburgCity7 mi20.3
MayoCensus-designated place7.2 mi3
HilltopCensus-designated place7.7 mi1.8
ArkwrightCensus-designated place8.1 mi2.6
Valley FallsCensus-designated place8.5 mi5.2
SaxonCensus-designated place8.6 mi2.4
Boiling SpringsCensus-designated place9.8 mi6.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Clifton, SC in?
Clifton is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Clifton, SC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Clifton include 29324.
What is the population of Clifton, SC?
About 792 people live in Clifton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Clifton?
Nearby places include Converse (1.4 mi), Glendale (2.6 mi), Cowpens (2.7 mi), Ben Avon (4.4 mi), Drayton (4.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023