Clifton Authority

Clifton is a middle-income village of 442 with home prices 2.3× below the Kansas median.

Clifton, Kansas

Population in Clifton stands at 442 — placing it among the smaller communities of Clay County, Kansas. Households here earn a median of $62,625.

Definition and scope

Clifton sits within Clay County, Kansas, one of Kansas's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 1.

Who lives here

Clifton has approximately 442 residents. The median age is 41.5 years. Roughly 83% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $96,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 93.7%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.1%
• Asian: 1.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Clifton is $62,625. Poverty rate stands at 8.3%. Educational attainment: 27.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Clifton:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Callaway Airpark. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Clay County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Hastings, Nebraska.

Geography and climate

Clifton sits at an elevation of 1,288 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

References

• Kansas State Authority — state-level reference for Kansas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.