Clifton
Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

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.
- 1,493residents (2020 Census)
- 1,765 ftelevation · 538 m
- 19.4 sq miland area · 50.3 km²
- 77 / sq mipopulation density
- 18424ZIP code
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 had 1,493 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,493 |
|---|---|
| Density | 77 per sq mi (30 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clifton at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 1,493 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.44 sq mi (50.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2490° N, 75.5317° W |
| ZIP code | 18424 |
| Official website | cliftontownship.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4206914256 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clifton
- Big Bass Lake2.7 mi E
- Eagle Lake3.7 mi NE
- Covington3.9 mi NE
- Gouldsboro4.7 mi E
- Thornhurst4.9 mi SW
- Coolbaugh6.2 mi SE
- Moscow6.4 mi N
- Spring Brook6.6 mi NW
- Lehigh6.7 mi E
- Pocono Springs6.7 mi E
- Madison7.6 mi NE
- Buck8.1 mi SW
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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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