Clifton
Census-designated place in Mesa County, Colorado
Clifton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mesa County, Colorado, with 20,413 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,724 ft (1,440 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fruitvale, 1.5 miles NW.
- 20,413residents (2020 Census)
- 4,724 ftelevation · 1,440 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.5 km²
- 3,413 / sq mipopulation density
- 81520ZIP code
About Clifton
Clifton is an unincorporated community, a census-designated place (CDP), and a post office in Mesa County, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Grand Junction, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Clifton post office has the ZIP Code 81520. As of the 2020 census, the population of the Clifton CDP was 20,413.
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Living in Clifton
- Median household income
- $52,100
- Median home value
- $250,500
- Median rent
- $1,107/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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Clifton had 20,413 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,413 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,413 per sq mi (1,318 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clifton at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Mesa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 20,413 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.98 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,724 ft (1,440 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0760° N, 108.4608° W |
| ZIP code | 81520 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0815165 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clifton
- Fruitvale1.5 mi NW
- Orchard Mesa4.3 mi SW
- Grand Junction5.8 mi W
- Palisade6.0 mi E
- Redlands10.4 mi W
- Fruita15.4 mi W
- Loma20.6 mi NW
- De Beque21.2 mi NE
- Collbran28.9 mi NE
- Delta29.8 mi SE
- Cedaredge31.4 mi SE
- Orchard City32.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clifton
What county is Clifton in?
Clifton is in Mesa County, Colorado.
What is the population of Clifton, CO?
20,413 people lived in Clifton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clifton, CO?
The ZIP code of Clifton is 81520.
What is the elevation of Clifton?
4,724 feet (1,440 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clifton?
Fruitvale (1.5 mi), Orchard Mesa (4.3 mi), Grand Junction (5.8 mi), Palisade (6.0 mi), Redlands (10.4 mi).
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