Clifton, NJ

Census Place

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2023 Population
89,247
0.228% 1-year decline
US Senator
Cory Booker
Democratic Party
US Senator
Andy Kim
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
41.1
2.24% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
7.43%
2.55% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$99,003
5.12% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$444,300
3.81% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
46,616
1.14% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Clifton, NJ had a population of 89.2k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $99,003. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Clifton, NJ declined from 89,451 to 89,247, a −0.228% decrease and its median household income grew from $94,179 to $99,003, a 5.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clifton, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.2%), Other (Hispanic) (14.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (14.4%), White (Hispanic) (9.05%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.68%).

None of the households in Clifton, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.3% of the residents in Clifton, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clifton, NJ are American Institute-Clifton (297 degrees awarded in 2022), Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine (63 degrees), and Capri Institute of Hair Design-Clifton (54 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Clifton, NJ was $444,300, and the homeownership rate was 58.7%.

Most people in Clifton, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Clifton, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Clifton, NJ is home to a population of 89.2k people, from which 89.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 35.1% of Clifton, NJ residents were born outside of the country (31.3k people).

In 2023, there were 3.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (41.2k people) in Clifton, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.9k Other (Hispanic) and 12.8k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

89.3%
2023 Citizenship
87.8%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 89.3% of Clifton, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Clifton, NJ was 87.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clifton, NJ
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    41.2k ± 1.79k
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    12.9k ± 1.65k
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    12.8k ± 1.84k
39.4%
Hispanic Population
35.1k people

In 2023, there were 3.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (41.2k people) in Clifton, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.9k Other (Hispanic) and 12.8k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

39.4% of the people in Clifton, NJ are hispanic (35.1k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    273,669 ± 12,652 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    204,992 ± 10,992 people
  3. Mexico
    104,320 ± 7,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 273,669 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 204,992 and Mexico with 104,320.

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Foreign-Born Population

35.1%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
31.3k people
36.3%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
32.4k people

As of 2023, 35.1% of Clifton, NJ residents (31.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clifton, NJ was 36.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,020 ± 356
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    553 ± 207
  3. Korea
    231 ± 113

Clifton, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Clifton, NJ employs 46.6k people. The largest industries in Clifton, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,695 people), Manufacturing (5,967 people), and Retail Trade (5,187 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($130,400), Utilities ($101,203), and Public Administration ($94,669).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,965. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.489, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

46.6k
2023 Value
± 1,840
−1.14%
1 Year decline
± 5.81%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Clifton, NJ declined at a rate of −1.14%, from 47.2k employees to 46.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clifton, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,422 people), Management Occupations (4,815 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,189 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clifton, NJ.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

46.6k
2023 Value
± 1,840
−1.14%
1 Year decline
± 5.81%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Clifton, NJ declined at a rate of −1.14%, from 47.2k employees to 46.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clifton, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,695 people), Manufacturing (5,967 people), and Retail Trade (5,187 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clifton, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Clifton, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$61,533
Median earning men ± $4,443
$42,648
Median earning women ± $3,718

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($97,095), Public Administration ($93,015), and Information ($87,692).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($96,103), Information ($90,769), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,893).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.27%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Clifton, NJ awarded 414 degrees. The student population of Clifton, NJ in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 360 male students and 891 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clifton, NJ are Hispanic or Latino (259 and 62.9%), followed by White (74 and 18%), Black or African American (42 and 10.2%), and Asian (25 and 6.07%).

The largest universities in Clifton, NJ by number of degrees awarded are American Institute-Clifton (297 and 71.7%), Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine (63 and 15.2%), and Capri Institute of Hair Design-Clifton (54 and 13%).

The most popular majors in Clifton, NJ are Medical Assistant (178 and 43%), Medicine (63 and 15.2%), and Massage Therapy (56 and 13.5%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,251 students enrolled in Clifton, NJ, 28.8% men and 71.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 570 records, of which 87.7% were women and 12.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 42 degrees awarded
  2. 18 degrees awarded
  3. 178 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Clifton, NJ was Dental Assisting with 42 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 297 degrees awarded
  2. 63 degrees awarded
  3. 54 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was American Institute-Clifton with 297 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 68 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clifton, NJ, which is 0.197 times less than the 346 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 259 degrees mean that there were 3.5 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 74 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.15% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.92M), Bachelors Degree (1.77M), and Some college (1.3M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Clifton, NJ was $444,300 in 2023, which is 1.46 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $428,000 to $444,300, a 3.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Clifton, NJ is 58.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Clifton, NJ have an average commute time of 29.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clifton, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clifton, NJ is $99,003. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Clifton, NJ was Census Tract 1243.11 with a value of $145,361, followed by Census Tract 1243.12 and Census Tract 1244.02, with respective values of $141,523 and $138,528.

Property

$444,300
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,976
$19,302
Median Property Taxes
±$1,000

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Rent vs Own

58.7%
Homeownership
2023
62%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 58.7% of the housing units in Clifton, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.5%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 1243.11
  2. Census Tract 1243.12
  3. Census Tract 1244.02

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clifton, NJ was Census Tract 1243.11 with a value of $145,361, followed by Census Tract 1243.12 and Census Tract 1244.02, with respective values of $141,523 and $138,528.

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Household Income

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$99,003
Median Household Income
± $5,338
32.9k
Number of Households
± 1,602

In 2023, the median household income of the 32.9k households in Clifton, NJ grew to $99,003 from the previous year's value of $94,179.

The following chart displays the households in Clifton, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clifton, NJ is from New Jersey.
0.489
2022 Wage GINI in New Jersey
0.49
2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2022, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.489 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.278% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (68.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.4%)
  3. Public Transit (9.62%)

In 2023, 68.6% of workers in Clifton, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.4%) and those who used public transit to get to work (9.62%).

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Commute Time

29.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clifton, NJ have a longer commute time (29.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.87% of the workforce in Clifton, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

7.43% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clifton, NJ (6.59k out of 88.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clifton, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

92.5% of the population of Clifton, NJ has health coverage, with 50.3% on employee plans, 16.5% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 0.336% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Passaic County, NJ see 1725 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.058% increase from the previous year (1724 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1412 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 668 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,725 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Passaic County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Passaic County, NJ see an average of 1,725 patients per year. This represents a 0.058% increase from the previous year (1,724 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Passaic County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.4% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.48%
Uninsured
50.3%
Employer Coverage
16.5%
Medicaid
12.9%
Medicare
12.4%
Non-Group
0.336%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clifton, NJ declined by 13.3% from 8.62% to 7.48%.

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