Demographics & People — Clifton, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,279 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,700 |
| Median Age | 35.8 |
| Total Households | 547 |
| Family Households | 332 |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0806 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,253 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 394 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 233 |
| Irish | 225 |
| French (except Basque) | 219 |
| English | 185 |
| American | 132 |
| Other groups | 97 |
| Italian | 64 |
| Polish | 60 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Language
| English Only | 1,218 |
| Spanish | 5 |
| Population 5+ | 1,224 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 52 |
| Population 18+ | 980 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 34.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Clifton, Illinois.