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Clifton
Clifton is located in South Carolina
Clifton
Clifton
Location in South Carolina
Country United States
State South Carolina
County Spartanburg
Area
 • Total 1.14 sq mi (2.95 km2)
 • Land 1.07 sq mi (2.78 km2)
 • Water 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2)
Elevation
669 ft (204 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 544
 • Density 506.99/sq mi (195.80/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
29324
FIPS code 45083
GNIS feature ID 2629821

Clifton is a small community in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, in the United States. It is known as a CDP. This means it is an area that looks like a town but does not have its own local government. In 2020, about 544 people lived there.

Where is Clifton Located?

Clifton is found at specific map coordinates: 34°59′10″N 81°49′13″W / 34.98611°N 81.82028°W / 34.98611; -81.82028. This location places it on the eastern side of Spartanburg County. It sits between the cities of Spartanburg and Cowpens.

Land and Water Area

The United States Census Bureau measures the size of places like Clifton. Clifton covers about 1.07 square miles (2.78 square kilometers) of land. It also has a small amount of water, about 0.07 square miles (0.17 square kilometers).

Who Lives in Clifton?

The number of people living in Clifton changes over time. This information is collected by the U.S. Decennial Census.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 544
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2010, the population was 541 people. By 2020, the population had slightly grown to 544 people.

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