Clifton

Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

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Clifton is a township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, with 1,493 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,765 ft (538 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Big Bass Lake, 2.7 miles E.

About Clifton

Clifton Township is a township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,494 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Clifton

Median household income
$56,705
Median home value
$170,300
Median rent
$1,106/mo
Median age
52.1
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Clifton, PA population

Clifton had 1,493 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,493
Density77 per sq mi (30 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Clifton at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyLackawanna County
TypeTownship
Population1,493 (2020)
Land area19.44 sq mi (50.3 km²)
Water area0.38 sq mi (0.99 km²)
Elevation1,765 ft (538 m)
Coordinates41.2490° N, 75.5317° W
ZIP code18424
Official websitecliftontownship.com
Census code (GEOID)4206914256

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Clifton

What county is Clifton in?

Clifton is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Clifton, PA?

1,493 people lived in Clifton at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Clifton, PA?

The ZIP code of Clifton is 18424.

What is the elevation of Clifton?

1,765 feet (538 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Clifton?

Big Bass Lake (2.7 mi), Eagle Lake (3.7 mi), Covington (3.9 mi), Gouldsboro (4.7 mi), Thornhurst (4.9 mi).

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