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The Cliffside CDP(1) had a population of 438 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Cliffside ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Cliffside is located at latitude 35.2382 and longitude -81.7698 in Rutherford County. The formal boundaries for the Cliffside Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 2.33 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Rutherford County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for Cliffside Census Designated Place are located in Rutherford County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Cleveland County.
The Cliffside Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Cliffside Census Designated Place is located within Township of High Shoals, a minor civil division (MCD) of Rutherford County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 438 (100%) |
| Population Density | 188 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 19 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $51,438 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,130 |
| Median Home Value | $0 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 269 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 179 (66.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 62 (23.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 28 (10.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 241 |
| Average Household Size | 1.82 |
| Family Households | 100 (41.5%) |
The table below compares Cliffside to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 611 | 21st |
| Population Density | # 661 | 15th |
| Median Household Income | # 519 | 33rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 299 | 62nd |
| Diversity Index | # 641 | 18th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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