Clifton Forge, VA is a small town nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains with a population of 3,549 residents. The population density is 1,140 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Clifton Forge offers many activities and organizations for its residents to partake in. Local businesses such as Cy's Dairy Treats and Smith & Sweatman General Store are staples of Main Street. Year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and camping can be enjoyed in the surrounding mountains. Clifton Forge also has several organizations that focus on helping the community, such as Clifton Forge Little League Baseball Team and Clifton Forge Historical Society Museum. For those interested in sports, Clifton Forge High School hosts sporting events throughout the year such as football games and track meets.
The population in Clifton Forge is 3,549. There are 1,175 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Clifton Forge is 41.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Clifton Forge is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Clifton Forge
- 40.2% are married
- 16.5% are divorced
- 23.8% are married with children
- 22.8% have children, but are single
Race in Clifton Forge
- 77.3% are White
- 16.1% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 4.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander