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Clifton, TN
City in Wayne County, Tennessee.
Population
2,660
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
478
ZIP codes
0
Clifton and its ZIP codes
Clifton at a glance
- Clifton is about 2.8 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,571 a year, 37% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,100 (57% below Tennessee) and median rent is $681 a month.
Local data for Clifton, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clifton, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,571
Poverty rate
39.5%
Median home value
$122,100
Median rent
$681/mo
Homeownership
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
4.6%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (205), Irish Americans (169), Mexican Americans (138).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Clifton.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,039
4,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,777
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $6,332 per person
How people get to work
Clifton, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.8%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clifton, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
337
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
56
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
61.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clifton, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.8%
U.S. 33.3% +12.5 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
27.9%
U.S. 12.8% +15.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.8%
U.S. 11.1% +6.7 pts
Cities near Clifton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaynesboroCity | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| SaltilloTown | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| DecaturvilleTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| OlivetCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6 |
| Scotts HillTown | 17 mi | 3.7 |
| SardisTown | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| SavannahCity | 18 mi | 6.8 |
| LindenTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| CollinwoodCity | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| ParsonsCity | 20 mi | 4 |
| Morris ChapelCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| MilledgevilleTown | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| CrumpCity | 22 mi | 5.1 |
| DardenCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 8.4 |
| Walnut GroveCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.8 |
| NixonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clifton, TN in?
- Clifton is in Wayne County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Clifton, TN?
- About 2,660 people live in Clifton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clifton?
- Nearby places include Waynesboro (13 mi), Saltillo (14 mi), Decaturville (16 mi), Olivet (17 mi), Scotts Hill (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023