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Clifton, TX
City in Bosque County, Texas.
Population
3,503
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,709
ZIP codes
0
Clifton and its ZIP codes
Clifton at a glance
- Clifton is about 15 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,653 a year, 18% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,000 (44% below Texas) and median rent is $1,055 a month.
Local data for Clifton, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clifton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,653
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$160,000
Median rent
$1,055/mo
Homeownership
61.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.0%
Median age
48.8
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,187), German Americans (385), Irish Americans (196).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bosque County. PPP loans are for Clifton.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,092
3,789 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,828
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $8,937 per person
How people get to work
Clifton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clifton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
498
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
60
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 34°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clifton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.8%
U.S. 11.1% +8.7 pts
Cities near Clifton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MeridianCity | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| MosheimCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Laguna ParkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| Valley MillsCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Cranfills GapCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| MorganCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| CrawfordTown | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| China SpringCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.6 |
| WhitneyTown | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| GholsonCity | 20 mi | 8.4 |
| KopperlCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Walnut SpringsCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| AquillaCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| IredellCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| Willow GroveCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.2 |
| South MountainTown | 24 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clifton, TX in?
- Clifton is in Bosque County, Texas.
- What is the population of Clifton, TX?
- About 3,503 people live in Clifton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clifton?
- Nearby places include Meridian (11 mi), Mosheim (11 mi), Laguna Park (13 mi), Valley Mills (13 mi), Cranfills Gap (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023