City

Clifton, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Mesa County  ·  Colorado

👥13,454Population
💰$50,769Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$228,000Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓21.7%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.5%Hispanic: 20.6%Black: 0.8%Asian: 2.8%Other: 2.3%Race
White72.5%
Hispanic20.6%
Black0.8%
Asian2.8%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads21.7% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma356 (4.5%)
HS Graduate2,724 (34.6%)
Some College1,173 (14.9%)
Associates1,914 (24.3%)
Bachelors690 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree1,015 (12.9%)

Education

No HS: 4.5%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 24.3%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 12.9%Edu
No HS4.5%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College14.9%
Associates24.3%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate12.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.6%Renter: 34.4%Tenure
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,769 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$228,000 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,013/mo
Total Housing Units5,411
Vacant Units204

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Clifton, CO

Clifton is a city in Colorado, located in Mesa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,454 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.9 years.

Economically, Clifton is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,769 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Clifton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $228,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,013 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clifton is less-educated. 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.51%).

Clifton, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Clifton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81520 13,454 $50,769 $228,000 $1,013 6.6% 21.7% 65.6%