Clifton Forge, Virginia
Clifton Forge: town in Virginia
About
Clifton Forge is a town located in the county of Alleghany in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,884 and a population density of 487 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,444 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Clifton Forge
| Population | 3,444 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | Alleghany County |
| Postal code | 24422 |
| Phone Area Codes | 540 |
| Area | 7.97 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.8162,-79.8245 |
| Altitude | 1,083 feet / 330 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 09:18:59 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 432 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.78% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Clifton Forge is located at 37°48'58"N 79°49'28"W (37.8162400, -79.8244900).
Clifton Forge map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 1 to 7 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Clifton Forge decreased by 12.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,884 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,856 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,820 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,790 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,705 | -2.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,655 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,637 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,570 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,528 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,494 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,444 | -1.45% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Clifton Forge
1Clifton Forge, VA - Town Hall
547 Main St, Clifton Forge, VA 24422 View details
Phone: +15408632500 | Website available
2Clifton Forge Code Enforcement
547 Main St, Clifton Forge, VA 24422 View details
Phone: +15408632509 | Website available
3Clifton Forge Finance Department
547 Main St, Clifton Forge, VA 24422 View details
Phone: +15408632502 | Website available
4CLIFTON FORGE FIREHOUSE
701 Church St, Clifton Forge, VA 24422 View details
Phone: +15408632516 | Website available
People born in Clifton Forge (13)
People born in Clifton Forge, including businessman Bray Cary, football player and coach Bryan Stinespring, serial killer Gary Ray Bowles, .
More notable people
- Johnny Humphries (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 23/06/1915
- Kent Ford (American astronomer) he was born in 08/04/1931
- Nancy Massie Meadows (First Lady of West Virginia) she was born in 01/01/1912
- Roger Arliner Young (American zoologist) she was born in 01/01/1889
- William Overstreet Jr. (American fighter pilot (1921-2013)) he was born in 10/04/1921
- Richard Lawrence Hoffman (U.S. zoologist (1927–2012)) he was born in 25/09/1927
- Denny Riddleberger (American baseball player) he was born in 22/11/1945
- Lisa Disbrow (US Air Force officer and defense civilian servant) she was born in 29/09/1962
- James T. Turner (American judge) he was born in 01/01/1938
- John W. C. Johnson (physician, gynaecologist) he was born in 25/06/1929
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Clifton Forge, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231873 | Dabney S Lancaster Community College | Clifton Forge (VA) | 24422-1000 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Clifton Forge, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLF | Clifton Forge | 400 Ridgeway Street | RAIL |
| WSS | White Sulphur Springs | 315 West Main Street | RAIL |
| RNK | Roanoke | 710 Williamson Road NE | BUS |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| LYH | Kemper Street station | 825 Kemper St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Clifton Forge.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Forg Post Office | Clifton Forge (VA) | 24422 |
Other cities in Alleghany County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alleghany County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Gate | 352 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Clifton Forge distances to largest Virginia cities