Demographics & People — Clifton, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 89,247 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~89,700 |
| Median Age | 41.6 |
| Total Households | 32,897 |
| Family Households | 22,558 |
| Average Household Size | 2.69 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5916 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 49,329 |
| Black or African American | 4,224 |
| Asian | 6,929 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35,128 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 41,426 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 34,479 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 14,015 |
| Hispanic: South American | 10,757 |
| Italian | 10,621 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 8,265 |
| Polish | 7,189 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 5,634 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 5,204 |
| Hispanic: Colombian | 4,221 |
Language
| English Only | 37,681 |
| Spanish | 27,479 |
| Population 5+ | 84,240 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,160 |
| Population 18+ | 71,850 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| 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, New Jersey.