Clifton, NJ

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2021 Population

89,460

5% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.7

0.506% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

8.75%

2.19% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$86,616

4.25% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$369,800

4.26% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Clifton, NJ had a population of 89.5k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $86,616. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Clifton, NJ grew from 85,201 to 89,460, a 5% increase and its median household income grew from $83,086 to $86,616, a 4.25% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clifton, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.3%), White (Hispanic) (16%), Other (Hispanic) (14.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.33%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (6.63%).

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.

87% of the residents in Clifton, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clifton, NJ are American Institute-Clifton (242 degrees awarded in 2021), Capri Institute of Hair Design-Clifton (73 degrees), and Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine (18 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Clifton, NJ was $369,800, and the homeownership rate was 57.1%.

Most people in Clifton, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Clifton, NJ was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Clifton, NJ is home to a population of 89.5k people, from which 87% are citizens. As of 2021, 36.5% of Clifton, NJ residents were born outside of the country (32.7k people).

In 2021, there were 2.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (41.4k people) in Clifton, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.3k White (Hispanic) and 13.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

87%

2021 Citizenship

85.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 87% of Clifton, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Clifton, NJ was 85.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Clifton, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clifton, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
41.4k ± 1.6k
White (Hispanic)
14.3k ± 1.56k
Other (Hispanic)
13.1k ± 1.72k

38%

Hispanic Population

34k people

38% of the people in Clifton, NJ are hispanic (34k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Clifton, NJ as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

36.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

32.7k people

37.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

32k people

As of 2021, 36.5% of Clifton, NJ residents (32.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clifton, NJ was 37.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Clifton, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,008 ± 324
Gulf War (2001-)
378 ± 192
Korea
224 ± 88

Clifton, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clifton, NJ employs 46.6k people. The largest industries in Clifton, NJ are Manufacturing (6,552 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,548 people), and Retail Trade (5,200 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($89,003), Public Administration ($86,278), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($82,986).

Employment

Occupations

46.6k

2021 Value

± 1,917

3.49%

1 Year growth

± 5.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Clifton, NJ grew at a rate of 3.49%, from 45k employees to 46.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clifton, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,421 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,524 people), and Management Occupations (4,405 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clifton, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.6k

2021 Value

± 1,917

3.49%

1 Year growth

± 5.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Clifton, NJ grew at a rate of 3.49%, from 45k employees to 46.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clifton, NJ, are Manufacturing (6,552 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,548 people), and Retail Trade (5,200 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,955

Median earning men ± $2,917

$36,916

Median earning women ± $3,525

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,284), Public Administration ($92,628), and Information ($75,542).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($84,668), Information ($64,892), and Construction ($59,231).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Clifton, NJ awarded 333 degrees. The student population of Clifton, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 328 male students and 1,018 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clifton, NJ are Hispanic or Latino (205 and 61.6%), followed by White (61 and 18.3%), Black or African American (42 and 12.6%), and Asian (13 and 3.9%).

The largest universities in Clifton, NJ by number of degrees awarded are American Institute-Clifton (242 and 72.7%), Capri Institute of Hair Design-Clifton (73 and 21.9%), and Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine (18 and 5.41%).

The most popular majors in Clifton, NJ are Medical Assistant (155 and 46.5%), Dental Assisting (37 and 11.1%), and Massage Therapy (32 and 9.61%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Clifton, NJ was $369,800 in 2021, which is 1.51 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $354,700 to $369,800, a 4.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Clifton, NJ is 57.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Clifton, NJ have an average commute time of 28.1 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 $86,616. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Clifton, NJ was Census Tract 1243.11 with a value of $123,315, followed by Census Tract 1243.12 and Census Tract 1243.22, with respective values of $120,441 and $111,535.

Property

$369,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,050

$18,152

Median Property Taxes

±$986

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clifton, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Clifton, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.1%

Homeownership

2021

60%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 57.1% of the housing units in Clifton, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clifton, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1243.11
Census Tract 1243.12
Census Tract 1243.22

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clifton, NJ was Census Tract 1243.11 with a value of $123,315, followed by Census Tract 1243.12 and Census Tract 1243.22, with respective values of $120,441 and $111,535.

The following map shows all of the places in Clifton, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$86,616

Median Household Income

± $4,009

31.8k

Number of Households

± 1,561

In 2021, the median household income of the 31.8k households in Clifton, NJ grew to $86,616 from the previous year's value of $83,086.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clifton, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.3%)
Carpooled (9.94%)
Public Transit (7.74%)

In 2021, 72.3% of workers in Clifton, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.94%) and those who used public transit to get to work (7.74%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clifton, NJ have a longer commute time (28.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.08% of the workforce in Clifton, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Clifton, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Clifton, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clifton, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.75% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clifton, NJ (7.77k out of 88.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 65 - 74.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.5% of the population of Clifton, NJ has health coverage, with 52.2% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 8.92% on non-group plans, and 0.373% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Passaic County, NJ see 1724 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.74% decrease from the previous year (1791 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1375 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 701 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,724 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Passaic County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Passaic County, NJ see an average of 1,724 patients per year. This represents a 3.74% decrease from the previous year (1,791 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.46%

Uninsured

52.2%

Employer Coverage

16.3%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

8.92%

Non-Group

0.373%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clifton, NJ declined by 9.75% from 10.5% to 9.46%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clifton, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.