Clifton, Pierce County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Clifton, Wisconsin
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Location of Clifton, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Pierce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.1 km2) |
| • Land | 34.4 sq mi (89.0 km2) |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
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| • Total | 1,657 |
| • Density | 48.2/sq mi (18.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-15575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582981 |
Clifton is a town located in Pierce County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,657 people called Clifton home. It is a quiet community known for its natural surroundings.
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Where is Clifton Located?
Clifton is in the state of Wisconsin. It is part of Pierce County. The town covers a total area of about 35.6 square miles (92.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, around 34.3 square miles (89.0 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers), is water. This means there are lakes, rivers, or other water bodies within the town's borders.
Who Lives in Clifton?
Let's look at the people who live in Clifton, based on information from the year 2000.
Population Details
In 2000, there were 1,657 people living in Clifton. This means the town had about 48 people per square mile (18.6 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Clifton were White, making up about 99% of the population. A small number of people were from other groups, including African American, Native American, and Asian backgrounds. About 0.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were 543 households in Clifton. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 45.3% had children under 18 living with them. Most households, about 78.3%, were married couples living together. Some households were single-parent families, and others were made up of individuals or groups of friends. The average household had about three people.
Age Groups in Clifton
The population of Clifton included people of all ages.
- About 30.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.8% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, 31.3%, were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 25.3% were aged 45 to 64.
- About 5.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of someone living in Clifton was 36 years.
Income in Clifton
In 2000, the average income for a household in Clifton was about $71,810 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $75,836 per year. This shows the general financial well-being of the people living in the town. A very small number of families and individuals had incomes below the poverty line.
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