Clifton, CO Demographics

A map of Clifton's Population by Race

Clifton, Colorado had a population of 20,413 in 2020. It was 68.9% White, 0.7% Black, 0.4% Asian, 24.1% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Clifton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Clifton is the 38th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Clifton's White Population

14,074 residents of Clifton identify as White, or 68.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Clifton roughly similar to the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Clifton is ranked #332 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Clifton is less White than neighboring Fruitvale (77.9% White), Orchard Mesa (79.6% White), Grand Junction (76% White), Palisade (81.1% White), and Redlands (85.9% White).

Clifton's Black Population

144 residents of Clifton identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Clifton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Clifton is ranked #167 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Clifton is more Black than neighboring Fruitvale (0.6% Black), Orchard Mesa (0.4% Black), Palisade (0.3% Black), and Redlands (0.3% Black). Clifton is less Black than neighboring Grand Junction (0.9% Black).

Clifton's Asian Population

85 residents of Clifton identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Clifton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Clifton is ranked #276 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Clifton is less Asian than neighboring Fruitvale (1.1% Asian), Orchard Mesa (0.8% Asian), Grand Junction (1.5% Asian), Palisade (1% Asian), and Redlands (1.1% Asian).

Clifton's Hispanic Population

4,922 residents of Clifton identify as Hispanic, or 24.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Clifton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Clifton is ranked #131 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Clifton is more Hispanic than neighboring Fruitvale (14.3% Hispanic), Orchard Mesa (13.6% Hispanic), Grand Junction (15.8% Hispanic), Palisade (11.9% Hispanic), and Redlands (7.1% Hispanic).

Clifton's Native American/Other Population

291 residents of Clifton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Clifton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Clifton is ranked #123 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Clifton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fruitvale (1.1% Native American/Other), Palisade (1.2% Native American/Other), and Redlands (0.7% Native American/Other). Clifton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Orchard Mesa (1.6% Native American/Other).

Clifton's Multiracial Population

897 residents of Clifton identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Clifton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Clifton is ranked #196 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Clifton is more Multiracial than neighboring Orchard Mesa (4.1% Multiracial). Clifton is less Multiracial than neighboring Fruitvale (4.9% Multiracial), Palisade (4.6% Multiracial), and Redlands (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.