title: Clifton, South Carolina
text: # Clifton, South Carolina
  
  Clifton is a Census-designated place located in Spartanburg County in the U.S. State of South Carolina. According to the 2010 United States Census, the population was 541.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Clifton is located at 34°59′10″N 81°49′13″W﻿ / ﻿34.98611°N 81.82028°W﻿ / 34.98611; -81.82028 (34.986051, -81.820395). These coordinates place the CDP on the East side of the county, between the cities of Spartanburg and Cowpens.
  
  According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total land area of 1.073 square miles (2.946 $km^2)$ and a total water area of 0.065 square mile (0.168 $km^2).$
  
  