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Clifton Forge, Virginia

Clifton Forge is a town in Alleghany County in the state of Virginia. The population was 4,289 at the 2000 census. The Jackson River flows through the town, which as a result was once known as Jackson's River Station. Clifton Forge was an independent city during the 2000 census. However, in 2001, Clifton Forge gave up its city status and reverted to a town. In previous decades, the railroad was a major employer. Clifton Forge is known for its beautiful mountain views and clear streams. It is home to the first state park in the nation, Douthat State Park, built during Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency by the CCC.

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Among the most common occupations in Clifton Forge are Production, transportation, and material moving occupations, 23%. Management, professional, and related occupations, 20%. and Sales and office occupations, 20%. Approximately 70 percent of workers in Clifton Forge, Virginia work for companies, 17 percent work for the government and 5 percent are self-employed.

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Clifton Forge Industries

The leading industries in Clifton Forge, Virginia are Educational, health and social services, 20%; Manufacturing, 17%; and Retail trade, 10%. Simply Hired's Clifton Forge job listings indicate that the following industries in Clifton Forge are hiring the most workers: Catering Services, Food Service Contractors, Homeowners Associations, Hospitals and Clinics & Outpatient Services.

Clifton Forge Job Salaries

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Clifton Forge, Virginia is $24,434, and the median income of households in Clifton Forge was $26,090.
 

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$24,000
 

Clifton Forge Unemployment Rate

Clifton Forge has an unemployment rate of 7.3%, compared the national average of 5.8%.

According to our Clifton Forge Trends data, the number of Clifton Forge, Virginia jobs has decreased by 15% since April 2008.
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Population of Clifton Forge
Total population 4,289
Male 44.11%
Female 55.89%
Median age 42.9
  
Clifton Forge Housing
Owner-occupied homes 62.6%
Median cost of a home $52,800
Median mortgage payment $396
Renter-occupied homes 37.4%
Vacant housing 11.0%
Median monthly rent $341
  
Average Income
Median for all male full-time $27,829
Median for all female full-time $21,039
  
Household Income
Less than $10,000 16%
$10,000 to $14,999 12%
$15,000 to $24,999 22%
$25,000 to $34,999 14%
$35,000 to $49,999 18%
$50,000 to $74,999 12%
$75,000 to $99,999 3%
$100,000 to $149,999 3%
$150,000 to $199,999 0%
$200,000 or more 1%
  
Education
Less than 9th grade 13%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 12%
High school graduate 36%
Some college, no degree 22%
Associate's degree 7%
Bachelor's degree 5%
Graduate degree 4%
  
Marital Status
Never married 21%
Currently married 49%
Separated 3%
Widowed 16%
Divorced 11%
  
Race
White 84%
Black or African American 15%
Asian 0%
Other 1%
  
Clifton Forge Commute
Carpool 16.4%
Public transportation 0.0%
Average travel time 24 minutes