Editing Clifton, Kansas

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{{Short description|City in Clay and Washington Counties in Kansas}}
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'''Clifton''' is a city in [[Clay County, Kansas|Clay]] and [[Washington County, Kansas|Washington]] counties in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Kansas]].<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 454.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Clifton, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2014200 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417213431/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2014200 |archive-date=April 17, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
Clifton was founded in 1870, and bears the name of a surveyor who had platted the original town in 1859.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ/page/n419 312]}}</ref>{{efn|The first building erected in the original town was a one-room log hut that served the pioneers who settled there as a fort during troubled times between them and the area's Indians. Clifton and [[Fort Clifton (Kansas)|Fort Clifton]] ended up occupying several locations.<ref>Ned ___, "History of Clay County by Townships," ''The Times'' (Clay Center, Kans.), May 18, 1882, p. 1; E. Neil Carson, letter to William C. Pollard, Jr., August 31, 1992, p. 1; Pollard, "Military Forts and Posts in Kansas:  1854-1865" (Ph.D. dissertation, Faith Baptist College and Seminary, 1997), pp.41, 123; Carson, letter to Pollard, September 9, 1992, p. 3; Clarence M. Burk, "Early Clifton Had Several Locations," ''The Times'', October 27, 1966, p. 1; "Fort What?," ''Clifton News-Tribune'', June 18, 1981, p. 12.</ref> In 1860 Clifton was moved just to the north and ended up just inside [[Washington County, Kansas]].  A number of log cabins were built there by the settlers, so they could take refuge there during Indian uprisings.  In 1861 and 1862 school was held in one of the cabins.<ref>Burk, p. 1; "Fort What?," p. 12.</ref>}}

Clifton was an important shipping point located at the junction of three railroads.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C/page/n363 367]}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.41|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all  land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-02 }}</ref>  The city is located adjacent to [[Vining, Kansas|Vining]].

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1880= 142
|1890= 622
|1900= 609
|1910= 614
|1920= 631
|1930= 713
|1940= 670
|1950= 743
|1960= 746
|1970= 718
|1980= 695
|1990= 492
|2000= 557
|2010= 554
|2020= 454
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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 454 people, 192 households, and 116 families in Clifton.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Clifton%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,112.7 per square mile (429.6/km{{sup|2}}). There were 244 housing units at an average density of 598.0 per square mile (230.9/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Clifton%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 98.68% (448) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (98.24% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.0% (0) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.0% (0) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.0% (0) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 0.0% (0) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.32% (6) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Clifton%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 0.66% (3) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Clifton%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 192 households, 27.1% had children under the age of 18; 52.6% were married couples living together; 22.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.4% of households consisted of individuals and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 2.3.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Clifton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 11.9% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Clifton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

27.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.0 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $41,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,888) and the median family income was $51,250 (+/- $21,649).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Clifton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $36,563 (+/- $4,157) versus $18,750 (+/- $6,295) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,369 (+/- $2,247).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Clifton%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 12.3% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 25.6% of those under the age of 18 and 20.4% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Clifton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Clifton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 554 people, 232 households, and 145 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1351.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 262 housing units at an average density of {{convert|639.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.5% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.4% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 232 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 46 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 25.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 557 people, 240 households, and 149 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,378.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 278 housing units at an average density of {{convert|688.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.74% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.54% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 0.72% from two or more races.

There were 240 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,750, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $26,458 versus $16,167 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $13,962. About 16.2% of families and 21.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 26.1% of those under age 18 and 28.5% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The community is served by [[Clifton-Clyde USD 224]] public school district, which has three schools:
* Clifton-Clyde Senior High School, located in [[Clyde, Kansas|Clyde]].
* Clifton-Clyde Middle School, located in Clifton.
* Clifton-Clyde Grade School, located in Clifton.

The Clifton-Clyde High School mascot is Eagles. Prior to school unification in 1981, the Clifton High School mascot was Cardinals.<ref>"Falcons, Bulldogs, Wildcats, Tigers victors in BVL play", The Manhattan Mercury, 4 February 1973, p.7.</ref>

The Clifton Cardinals won the [[Kansas State High School Activities Association|Kansas State High School]] class 1A Football championship in 1969.<ref name="KSHSAA-Records">{{cite web |title=Championship History 1908-2022 Winners & Records |url=https://www.kshsaa.org/Publications/Records.pdf |website=[[Kansas State High School Activities Association]] (KSHSAA) |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230725041852/https://www.kshsaa.org/Publications/Records.pdf |archive-date=July 25, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Notable people==
{{See also|List of people from Clay County, Kansas}}
* [[William Penhallow Henderson|William Henderson]], painter, architect, and furniture designer.
* [[Robert McAlmon]], author, poet, and publisher.

==See also==
* [[Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad]]

==Notes==
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==References==
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==Further reading==
{{See also|Clay County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Clay County, Kansas}}
{{See also|Washington County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Washington County, Kansas}}

==External links==
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260614 Clifton - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/clifton.pdf Clifton city map], KDOT

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