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Clifton Forge, VA
Town in Alleghany County, Virginia.
Population
3,447
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,141
ZIP codes
0
Clifton Forge and its ZIP codes
Clifton Forge at a glance
- Clifton Forge is about 5.2 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,000, 57% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,500 (71% below Virginia) and median rent is $592 a month.
Local data for Clifton Forge, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clifton Forge, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,000
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$109,500
Median rent
$592/mo
Homeownership
63.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (512), Irish Americans (315), Italian Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alleghany County. PPP loans are for Clifton Forge.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,576
3,240 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$119M
FY 2026, $7,836 per person
How people get to work
Clifton Forge, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.4%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clifton Forge, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
312
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
115
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clifton Forge, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Clifton Forge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftondale ParkCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.2 |
| SelmaCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Iron GateTown | 2.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Low MoorCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Glen WiltonCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| MallowCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.7 |
| CovingtonCity | 9.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Hot SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.6 |
| Eagle RockCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| CallaghanCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Warm SpringsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| MillboroCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| GoshenTown | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| LexingtonCity | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| East LexingtonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| BuchananTown | 22 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clifton Forge, VA in?
- Clifton Forge is in Alleghany County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Clifton Forge, VA?
- About 3,447 people live in Clifton Forge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clifton Forge?
- Nearby places include Cliftondale Park (1.5 mi), Selma (2.1 mi), Iron Gate (2.9 mi), Low Moor (3.1 mi), Glen Wilton (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023