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Clifton City School District
Clifton City School District is a unified school district in New Jersey with a community population of 89,379. The median household income is $98,237 and the median age is 41.6.
89,379
Population
7927
People / sq mi
$98,237
Median Income
41.6
Median Age
Clifton City School District covers 11 sq mi of land at 7927.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 49.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 39.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$98,237
Median Household Income
$47,587
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$461,900
Median Home Value
$1,711
Median Rent
59.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.6%
High School+
35.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clifton City School District serves a community with a population of 89,379 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New Jersey.
The median household income in Clifton City School District is $98,237, with a per capita income of $47,587. The poverty rate is 6.6%.
Clifton City School District is 49.9% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 39.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Clifton City School District, 89.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Clifton City School District is $461,900, with a median rent of $1,711. The homeownership rate is 59.6%.
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Data for Clifton City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3403300).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.