Clifton, Ohio

This article is about the village. For the neighborhood in Cincinnati, see Clifton, Cincinnati.

Village in Ohio, United States

Clifton, Ohio

Village

Location of Clifton, Ohio

Detailed map of Clifton

Coordinates: 39°47′50″N 83°49′33″W﻿ / ﻿39.79722°N 83.82583°W﻿ / 39.79722; -83.82583
Country| United States
State| Ohio
Counties| Greene, Clark
Area

[1]

• 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

[2]

| 1,004 ft (306 m)
Population

(2020)

• Total

| 131

• Estimate

(2023)[3]

| 136
• Density| 775.15/sq mi (298.74/km2)
Time zone| UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)| UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code|

45316

Area code(s)| 937, 326
FIPS code| 39-16056[4]
GNIS feature ID| 2397648[2]

Clifton is a village in Clark and Greene counties in the U.S. state of Ohio and is home to the Clifton Mill, one of the largest water-powered grist mills still in existence. The population was 131 at the 2020 census.

The Greene County portion of Clifton is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Clark County portion is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area.

## History

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As early as 1827, the area was referred to as Patterson's Mills.[5] Clifton was platted in 1840, and named for the nearby cliffs on the Little Miami River.[6] A post office called Clifton has been in operation since 1832.[7]

## Geography

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Clifton Mill is a popular draw at Christmas time

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.19 square miles (0.49 km2), of which, 0.18 square miles (0.47 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[8]

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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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| [3]| 3.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

### 2010 census

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As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 152 people, 64 households, and 39 families living in the village. The population density was 844.4 inhabitants per square mile (326.0/km2). There were 80 housing units at an average density of 444.4 per square mile (171.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 92.1% White, 2.6% African American, 1.3% Asian, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.

There were 64 households, of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the village was 45.5 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 37.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

### 2000 census

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As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 179 people, 71 households, and 51 families living in the village. The population density was 1,011.8 inhabitants per square mile (390.7/km2). There were 80 housing units at an average density of 452.2 per square mile (174.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 88.83% White, 1.68% African American, 1.12% Native American, and 8.38% from two or more races.

There were 71 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $42,679, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $43,750 versus $33,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $24,073. About 7.1% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

## Notable people

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* Isaac K. Funk, cofounder of Funk & Wagnalls
* Woody Hayes, American football coach, College Football Hall of Fame inductee
* David T. Littler, lawyer, Illinois state legislator

## References

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1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clifton, Ohio
3. ^ a b "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Ohio: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. ^ Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of Ohio, Volume 26, The State of Ohio, 1827, Pg. 44.
6. ^ Rockel, William Mahlon (1908). 20th Century History of Springfield, and Clark County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens. Biographical Publishing Company. p. 321.
7. ^ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 12, 2016. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2013.

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Municipalities and communities of Clark County, Ohio, United States

County seat: Springfield

Cities|

* New Carlisle
* Springfield

Map of Ohio highlighting Clark County

Villages|

* Catawba
* Clifton‡
* Donnelsville
* Enon
* North Hampton
* South Charleston
* South Vienna
* Tremont City

Townships|

* Bethel
* German
* Green
* Harmony
* Mad River
* Madison
* Moorefield
* Pike
* Pleasant
* Springfield

CDPs|

* Crystal Lakes
* Green Meadows
* Holiday Valley
* Northridge
* Park Layne

Unincorporated
communities|

* Beatty
* Brighton
* Cortsville
* Dialton
* Dodo
* Dolly Varden
* Durbin
* Eagle City
* Forgy
* Harmony
* Hustead
* Lawrenceville
* Limestone City
* Lisbon
* Locustgrove
* Medway
* New Moorefield
* Pitchin
* Plattsburgh
* Selma
* Sugar Grove
* Villa

Ghost towns|

* Allentown
* Brottenburgh
* Windsor

Footnotes|

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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Municipalities and communities of Greene County, Ohio, United States

County seat: Xenia

Cities|

* Beavercreek
* Bellbrook
* Centerville‡
* Dayton‡
* Fairborn
* Kettering‡
* Xenia

Map of Ohio highlighting Greene County

Villages|

* Bowersville
* Cedarville
* Clifton‡
* Jamestown
* Spring Valley
* Yellow Springs

Townships|

* Bath
* Beavercreek
* Caesarscreek
* Cedarville
* Jefferson
* Miami
* New Jasper
* Ross
* Silvercreek
* Spring Valley
* Sugarcreek
* Xenia

CDPs|

* Shawnee Hills
* Wilberforce
* Wright-Patterson AFB

Unincorporated
communities|

* Byron
* Ferry
* Gladstone
* Goes Station
* Grape Grove
* Mount Saint John
* New Germany
* New Jasper
* Oldtown
* Paintersville
* Roxanna
* Stringtown
* Trebein
* Washington Mills

Footnotes|

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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