Clifford, Indiana facts for kids
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Clifford, Indiana
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Location of Clifford in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Township | Flat Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 205 |
| • Density | 2,329.55/sq mi (895.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47226
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-13582 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396655 |
Clifford is a small town located in Bartholomew County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Flat Rock Township. In 2010, about 233 people lived there. Clifford is also part of the larger Columbus, Indiana metropolitan area.
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History of Clifford
Clifford was officially started in 1853. That same year, the town also got its first post office. This was an important step for the community.
Geography of Clifford
Clifford is a very small town. According to information from 2010, the town covers an area of about 0.11 square miles (0.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Population Changes in Clifford
The number of people living in Clifford has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 134 | — | |
| 1890 | 175 | 30.6% | |
| 1900 | 233 | 33.1% | |
| 1910 | 210 | −9.9% | |
| 1920 | 185 | −11.9% | |
| 1930 | 179 | −3.2% | |
| 1940 | 188 | 5.0% | |
| 1950 | 232 | 23.4% | |
| 1960 | 241 | 3.9% | |
| 1970 | 275 | 14.1% | |
| 1980 | 310 | 12.7% | |
| 1990 | 308 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 291 | −5.5% | |
| 2010 | 233 | −19.9% | |
| 2020 | 205 | −12.0% | |
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Clifford's Population in 2010
In 2010, the town of Clifford had 233 residents. These people lived in 94 different homes. About 62 of these homes were families. The town had about 2,118 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Clifford were White, about 99.1%. A small number were Native American (0.4%) or from other backgrounds (0.4%). About 1.7% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (41.5%) had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (44.7%) were married couples. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (14.9%) or a father (6.4%). About 27.7% of all homes were individuals living alone. This included 12.7% who were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Clifford was 35.6 years. About 30.5% of residents were under 18. About 30.9% were between 25 and 44 years old. The town had slightly more males (54.5%) than females (45.5%).
See also
In Spanish: Clifford (Indiana) para niños
