Clifton, NJ Neighborhood Information

In 1824, New Jersey gave its stamp of approval for the Morris Canal, and idea invented by George P. McCullough a Morristown businessman. McCullough conceived of a canal descending from Great Pond (Lake Hopatcong) to the Delaware River on the west and to the Passaic River on the east to transport goods from the coast to inland cities.
Coal was the main commodity shipped on the canal. Other products included grains, wood, cider, hay, iron ore, lumber and fertilizer. Richfield farmers required the later commodity and also used the waterway for drainage. Tolls were charged for freight and passengers. Although tolls were charged, the Morris Canal was never a financial success.
The Morris Canal provided Clifton residents with many recreational opportunities. The waterway was a popular place to paddle a canoe, take a refreshing plunge on a warm summer day, catch a fish or two, or join a skating party during the winter months. After the turn of the century, the Morris Canal's commercial value was nearing it's end. The waterway could never compete against the railroads, which transported good much faster and were operational year round. In 1924, Navigation on the canal came to an end and the canal was drained.
In 1917, residents voted to incorporate as the City of Clifton, former name was Acquackanock Township. The next day, Finkle Sr. becomes interim mayor. January 1, 1918 George F. Schmidt becomes Clifton's first elected mayor. Today Clifton is a large booming town.

Population - Age Range

0-4 years:	5765
5-9 years:	5610
10-14 years:	5615
15-19 years:	5019
20-24 years:	4996
25-29 years:	5180
30-34 years:	5242
35-39 years:	5709
40-44 years:	6033
45-49 years:	5785
50-54 years:	5622
55-59 years:	5815
60-64 years:	5865
65-69 years:	5250
70-74 years:	4275
75-79 years:	2791
80-84 years:	1756
85+ years:	1622

Marital Status

Never Married:	24803
Now Married:	33996
Separated:	1934
Widowed:	4290
Divorced:	5938

Median Income By Age

Under 25 years:	$56,346
25-44 years:	$89,330
45-64 years:	$93,799
Over 64 years:	$51,043

Household Income by Dollar Range

$0-$10,000	1157
$10,000-$15,000	1200
$15,000-$20,000	1318
$20,000-$25,000	1166
$25,000-$30,000	1086
$30,000-$35,000	1121
$35,000-$40,000	1126
$40,000-$45,000	1024
$45,000-$50,000	1058
$50,000-$60,000	2094
$60,000-$75,000	2763
$75,000-$100,000	4380
$100,000-$125,000	3815
$125,000-$150,000	2787
$150,000-$200,000	3295
$200,000-$250,000	1530
$250,000-$500,000	653
$500,000 up	554

Level of Education

No High School:	4416
Some High School:	3062
High School Grad:	20064
Some College:	9928
Associate Degree:	3657
Bachelors Degree:	13420
Graduate Degree:	6398