Clifton, Kansas facts for kids
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Clifton, Kansas
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Location within Washington County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| Counties | Clay, Washington |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1884 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 454 |
| • Density | 1,107/sq mi (428.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66937
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-14200 |
| GNIS ID | 2393563 |
Clifton is a small city in Kansas, a state in the United States. It's special because it's located in two different counties: Clay County and Washington County. In 2020, about 454 people lived there.
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History of Clifton
Clifton was started in 1870. It was named after a surveyor who first planned the town in 1859. Long ago, Clifton was an important place for sending and receiving goods. This was because three different railroads met there.
Geography of Clifton
Clifton covers a total area of about 0.41 square miles (1.06 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The city is located right next to another town called Vining.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 142 | — | |
| 1890 | 622 | 338.0% | |
| 1900 | 609 | −2.1% | |
| 1910 | 614 | 0.8% | |
| 1920 | 631 | 2.8% | |
| 1930 | 713 | 13.0% | |
| 1940 | 670 | −6.0% | |
| 1950 | 743 | 10.9% | |
| 1960 | 746 | 0.4% | |
| 1970 | 718 | −3.8% | |
| 1980 | 695 | −3.2% | |
| 1990 | 492 | −29.2% | |
| 2000 | 557 | 13.2% | |
| 2010 | 554 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 454 | −18.1% | |
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Clifton's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 454 people living in Clifton. Most people in Clifton were white, making up about 98.68% of the population. About 1.32% of the people were from two or more races. A small number, 0.66%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
There were 192 households in the city. About 27.1% of these households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 1.9 people. The average family had about 2.3 people. The median age in Clifton was 41.1 years old.
Clifton's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 554 people living in Clifton. The city had 232 households. Most of the people, about 98.6%, were White.
About 26.3% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.30 people. The average family size was 2.99 people. The median age in the city was 46 years. About 22.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Clifton
The schools in Clifton are part of the Clifton-Clyde USD 224 public school district. This district has three schools:
- Clifton-Clyde Senior High School, which is in Clyde.
- Clifton-Clyde Middle School, located in Clifton.
- Clifton-Clyde Grade School, also located in Clifton.
The sports teams for Clifton-Clyde High School are called the Eagles. Before 1981, when the schools joined together, Clifton High School's mascot was the Cardinals. The Clifton Cardinals won the Kansas State High School class 1A Football championship in 1969.
Famous People from Clifton
- William Henderson, who was a painter, architect, and furniture designer.
- Robert McAlmon, an author, poet, and publisher.
See also
In Spanish: Clifton (Kansas) para niños
