Clifton, Ohio facts for kids
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Clifton, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Greene, Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 131 |
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136 |
| • Density | 775.15/sq mi (298.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45316
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-16056 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397648 |
Clifton is a small village in Ohio, a state in the United States. It is located in both Clark and Greene counties.
Clifton is famous for the Clifton Mill. This is one of the biggest water-powered grist mills that is still working today! In 2020, about 131 people lived in Clifton.
The part of Clifton in Greene County is near Dayton. The part in Clark County is near Springfield.
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History of Clifton
People started calling this area Patterson's Mills as early as 1827. The village of Clifton was officially planned out in 1840. It got its name from the tall cliffs found along the nearby Little Miami River. A post office has been open in Clifton since 1832.
Where is Clifton Located?
Clifton is a very small village. It covers about 0.19 square miles (0.49 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in Clifton?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 258 | — | |
| 1860 | 284 | 10.1% | |
| 1870 | 253 | −10.9% | |
| 1880 | 310 | 22.5% | |
| 1890 | 270 | −12.9% | |
| 1900 | 262 | −3.0% | |
| 1910 | 239 | −8.8% | |
| 1920 | 214 | −10.5% | |
| 1930 | 190 | −11.2% | |
| 1940 | 187 | −1.6% | |
| 1950 | 220 | 17.6% | |
| 1960 | 230 | 4.5% | |
| 1970 | 216 | −6.1% | |
| 1980 | 182 | −15.7% | |
| 1990 | 165 | −9.3% | |
| 2000 | 179 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 152 | −15.1% | |
| 2020 | 131 | −13.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 136 | −10.5% | |
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Clifton's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 152 people living in Clifton. These people lived in 64 homes, and 39 of these were families.
Most people in the village were White (92.1%). A smaller number were African American (2.6%) or Asian (1.3%). Some people (3.9%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 3.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (43.8%) were married couples. About 34.4% of all homes were single people living alone. Some people living alone were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Clifton was 45.5 years. About 22.4% of residents were under 18. About 13.8% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (53.9%).
Famous People from Clifton
Clifton has been home to some well-known people:
- Isaac K. Funk - He helped start the famous publishing company, Funk & Wagnalls.
- Woody Hayes - A very famous American football coach. He is in the College Football Hall of Fame.
- David T. Littler - A lawyer and politician who served in the Illinois state government.
See also
In Spanish: Clifton (Ohio) para niños
