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Clarington

Ohio · 271 residents (2025 est.) · 1.144 sq mi
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Clarington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,667. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 114 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,000. The poverty rate of 33.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
330
−26%since 2000
from 444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
288 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 388 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+9%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:271 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2533344154965771990201020202024Clarington
2024330
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,667
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,281 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,551
+79%since 2000
from $13,730 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+4%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Information1.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+65%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(437)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(308)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(21)
Diversity Score15.6%(51)
Diversity Score
16
+366%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
40.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2017
from 70.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarington, Ohio?

Clarington, Ohio has about 330 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarington, Ohio?

The typical household in Clarington, Ohio earns about $41,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarington, Ohio expensive?

In Clarington, Ohio, the median home is worth about $123,000, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Clarington, Ohio?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clarington, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarington, Ohio?

About 33.0% of people in Clarington, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarington, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarington, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 87 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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