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Clifton, VA
Town in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Population
312
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,274
ZIP codes
0
Clifton and its ZIP codes
Clifton at a glance
- Clifton is about 5.8 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Clifton, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairfax County. PPP loans are for Clifton.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$115,004
634,638 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$45.6B
FY 2026, $39,671 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Clifton, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,831
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,582
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 24°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clifton, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.4%
U.S. 33.3% -9.9 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
7.0%
U.S. 12.8% -5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.1%
U.S. 11.1% -7.0 pts
Cities near Clifton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Union MillCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 10 |
| Fairfax StationCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 9.1 |
| Manassas ParkCity | 2.9 mi | 3 |
| YorkshireCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.4 |
| BraddockCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 6.4 |
| BuckhallCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 19.7 |
| Burke CentreCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.1 |
| CentrevilleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 11.9 |
| George MasonCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.5 |
| Loch LomondCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Fair LakesCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Kings Park WestCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3 |
| ManassasCity | 5.9 mi | 9.8 |
| SudleyCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.8 |
| South RunCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.5 |
| Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clifton, VA in?
- Clifton is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Clifton, VA?
- About 312 people live in Clifton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clifton?
- Nearby places include Union Mill (1.3 mi), Fairfax Station (2.4 mi), Manassas Park (2.9 mi), Yorkshire (3.2 mi), Braddock (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023