City

Clifton, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Tennessee

👥3,599Population
💰$47,676Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$113,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓13.1%College Grads▼ 66% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 73.7% Female 26.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.9%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 16%Other: 8.3%Race
White69.9%
Hispanic4.5%
Black16.0%
Other8.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
3%
25–44
39%
45–64
30%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty18.5% ▲ 85% above avg
College Grads13.1% ▼ 66% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma71 (2.9%)
HS Graduate875 (35.3%)
Some College846 (34.1%)
Associates361 (14.6%)
Bachelors172 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree153 (6.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 34.1%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 6.2%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College34.1%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate6.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,676 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$113,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units1,152
Vacant Units441

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
40%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Clifton, TN

Clifton is a city in Tennessee, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,599 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Clifton is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,676 is below the national average. Approximately 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Clifton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $731 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clifton is less-educated. 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (69.94%).

Clifton, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Clifton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38425 3,599 $47,676 $113,100 $731 5.6% 13.1% 72.6%