Clifton, Maine Population

The population of Clifton town is 1,010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
1,010
Total Population
43.3
Median age
48.02%
Female population %
108.2:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
35-39 years
Largest age group
46.6
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
29
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

Clifton town's population is old compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in Clifton town is 43.3, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • Clifton town's population under 18 was 21.98%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Clifton town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 14.46% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in Clifton town, 17.33% were under the age of 15, 15.15% aged 15 to 29, 53.07% aged 30 to 64, 12.87% aged 65 to 84, and 1.58% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows Clifton town's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Clifton, Maine population by age group. The largest age group was 35-39 years with a poulation of 130 (12.87% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 40 less females than males in Clifton town:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 48.02% females and 51.98% males in Clifton, Maine.
  • The Clifton, Maine gender ratio is 108.2:100 i.e. 108.2 men to 100 women (1.082).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 5-9 years with a population of 72.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 35-39 years with a population of 103.
The grouped bar chart shows Clifton, Maine population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 5-9 years (72) | Female # 35-39 years (103). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

Clifton town's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of Clifton town population: 96.04% are White, 0.40% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.20% are Asian, 0.50% are some other race and 2.87% are multiracial.
  • Clifton town's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the town.
  • By ethnicity, 29 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 981 (97.13% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in Clifton town is White with a population of 97 (96.04% of the total population).
The bar chart shows Clifton, Maine population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
Clifton, Maine population by race. The largest racial group in Clifton town is White with a population of 97 (96.04% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

Clifton town's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 930 in the year 2011
  • From 2000 to 2010, Clifton town's population increased by 180 (24.23%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, Clifton town's population decreased by 79 (8.56%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, Clifton town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 743.
The graph shows Clifton town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Clifton town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 856. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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