Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cliffside
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Religion | 6 |
Cliffside Facts
| Area | 2.3 mi² |
| Population | 723 |
| Male Population | 352 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 371 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +141.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.1% |
| Median Age | 41.2 years (Male: 40.9, Female: 41.7) |
| Area Codes | 828 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.23818, -81.76982 |
| Zip Codes | 28024 |
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Cliffside Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 300 | 426 | 569 | 629 | 723 | 803 | 923 |
| Population Density | 128.2 / mi² | 182 / mi² | 243.1 / mi² | 268.7 / mi² | 308.9 / mi² | 343.1 / mi² | 394.3 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCliffside Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 27.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffside | +141% | +69.7% | +27.1% |
| North Carolina | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cliffside Median Age
Median Age: 41.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffside | 41.2 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 40.9 yrs |
| North Carolina | 37.5 yrs | 38.8 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cliffside Population Density
Population Density: 309 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffside | 723 | 2.341 sq mi | 309 / mi² |
| North Carolina | 10.3 million | 53,819.1 sq mi | 192 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cliffside Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1730 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Cliffside CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffside | 12,710 tn | 17.58 tn | 5,430 tons/mi² |
| North Carolina | 168,507,440 tn | 16.32 tn | 3,131 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Cliffside CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,710 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 5,430 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/14 | 6:44 AM | 3 | 93.9 km | 13,160 m | 16km N of Lenoir, North Carolina | usgs.gov |
| 8/4/07 | 10:04 AM | 3 | 39.9 km | 8,940 m | 12km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/98 | 2:31 AM | 3.2 | 90.3 km | 5,000 m | North Carolina | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/93 | 5:08 AM | 3 | 76.6 km | 3,500 m | North Carolina | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/83 | 2:47 AM | 3.2 | 64.1 km | 9,300 m | North Carolina | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/81 | 9:21 PM | 3.5 | 60.9 km | 13,200 m | North Carolina | usgs.gov |
| 4/9/81 | 7:10 AM | 3 | 38.2 km | 5,000 m | North Carolina | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/57 | 9:33 AM | 3.7 | 93.5 km | 7,000 m | North Carolina | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/57 | 2:24 PM | 4 | 70.8 km | 5,000 m | North Carolina | usgs.gov |
| 2/21/16 | 11:39 PM | 5.2 | 72.4 km | — | North Carolina | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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