Clifton, NJ Demographics

A map of Clifton's Population by Race

Clifton, New Jersey had a population of 90,296 in 2020. It was 43.5% White, 4.3% Black, 9.3% Asian, 40.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 2.1% 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 701 places in New Jersey, Clifton is the 7th 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

39,250 residents of Clifton identify as White, or 43.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Clifton slightly less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Clifton is ranked #593 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Clifton is more White than neighboring Passaic (15.3% White), and Montclair State University (40.3% White). Clifton is less White than neighboring Brookdale (57.2% White), Woodland Park (59.9% White), and Upper Montclair (67.5% White).

Clifton's Black Population

3,899 residents of Clifton identify as Black, or 4.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Clifton slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Clifton is ranked #267 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Clifton is more Black than neighboring Woodland Park (3.9% Black). Clifton is less Black than neighboring Passaic (5.7% Black), Brookdale (6.5% Black), Montclair State University (31.9% Black), and Upper Montclair (11.5% Black).

Clifton's Asian Population

8,414 residents of Clifton identify as Asian, or 9.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Clifton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Clifton is ranked #153 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Clifton is more Asian than neighboring Passaic (3.7% Asian), Montclair State University (5.5% Asian), Woodland Park (5.1% Asian), and Upper Montclair (5.5% Asian). Clifton is less Asian than neighboring Brookdale (12.6% Asian).

Clifton's Hispanic Population

36,159 residents of Clifton identify as Hispanic, or 40.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Clifton larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Clifton is ranked #40 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Clifton is more Hispanic than neighboring Brookdale (18.4% Hispanic), Montclair State University (20.4% Hispanic), Woodland Park (28.3% Hispanic), and Upper Montclair (8.6% Hispanic). Clifton is less Hispanic than neighboring Passaic (73.1% Hispanic).

Clifton's Native American/Other Population

710 residents of Clifton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Clifton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Clifton is ranked #164 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Clifton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montclair State University (0% Native American/Other), and Woodland Park (0.5% Native American/Other). Clifton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Passaic (1.1% Native American/Other), and Brookdale (1.2% Native American/Other).

Clifton's Multiracial Population

1,864 residents of Clifton identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Clifton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Clifton is ranked #588 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Clifton is more Multiracial than neighboring Passaic (1% Multiracial), and Montclair State University (2% Multiracial). Clifton is less Multiracial than neighboring Brookdale (4% Multiracial), Woodland Park (2.4% Multiracial), and Upper Montclair (6.3% Multiracial).

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