Clifton Forge Authority

Clifton Forge is a lower-income small town of 3,447 with home prices 3.5× below the Virginia median.

Clifton Forge, Virginia

Clifton Forge (3,447 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within Alleghany County, Virginia. The median household income stands at $40,000.

Definition and scope

Clifton Forge is a chartered municipality within Alleghany County, Virginia, Virginia. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 9.

Who lives here

Clifton Forge has approximately 3,447 residents. The median age is 45.2 years. Roughly 64% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $109,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 80.4%
• Black or African American: 15.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
• Asian: 0.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Clifton Forge is $40,000. Poverty rate stands at 15.1%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.8%. Educational attainment: 21.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Clifton Forge:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Riverwood Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Alleghany County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Clifton Forge, Virginia.

Geography and climate

Clifton Forge sits at an elevation of 1,684 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6b.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.