Clifton, Idaho facts for kids
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Clifton, Idaho
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Location of Clifton in Franklin County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.30 sq mi (5.95 km2) |
| • Land | 2.30 sq mi (5.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,846 ft (1,477 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 413 |
| • Density | 132.23/sq mi (51.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83228
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-16120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409483 |
Clifton is a small city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States. In 2020, about 413 people lived there. It is part of the larger Logan, Utah-Idaho area.
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Where is Clifton, Idaho?
Clifton is located in the northern part of Cache Valley. It sits at the bottom of the Bannock Mountain Range. The city covers an area of about 2.30 square miles (5.95 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Clifton's History
Clifton was first settled in the spring of 1869. A man named Thomas Charles Davis Howell and his sons were among the first to live there. Later that year, a local church group was started with William Jared Pratt as its leader. A post office opened in Clifton in 1870, making it easier for people to send and receive mail. By 1877, a larger church community was formed. In 1930, the city had a population of 217 people.
Clifton's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 234 | — | |
| 1930 | 217 | −7.3% | |
| 1940 | 268 | 23.5% | |
| 1950 | 201 | −25.0% | |
| 1960 | 150 | −25.4% | |
| 1970 | 137 | −8.7% | |
| 1980 | 208 | 51.8% | |
| 1990 | 228 | 9.6% | |
| 2000 | 213 | −6.6% | |
| 2010 | 259 | 21.6% | |
| 2020 | 413 | 59.5% | |
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Clifton's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 259 people living in Clifton. These people lived in 77 households, and 68 of these were families. Most of the people living in Clifton were White. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. The average household had about 3 to 4 people. The average age of people in Clifton was around 31 years old. Many residents were under 18, and some were 65 or older. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal.
Famous People from Clifton
Clifton has been home to some notable individuals:
- Harold B. Lee: He was born in Clifton in 1899. He later became the eleventh president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Tara Westover: She is an author known for her book Educated. This book is a memoir about her childhood experiences in Clifton.
See also
In Spanish: Clifton (Idaho) para niños
