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Clairton

Pennsylvania · 6,181 residents · 2.769 sq mi
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Clairton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,830. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 2,310 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $46,500. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,181
−27%since 2000
from 8,491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,232 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 3,066 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Clairton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,830
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,596 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,242
+52%since 2000
from $14,608 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
47.9% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−16%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(5,840)
Black28.2%(2,395)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(62)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.9%(4,491)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(2,988)
Black41.2%(2,544)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(172)
Asian0.6%(34)
Other1.6%(101)
Diversity Score68.4%(4,227)
Diversity Score
68
+29%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clairton, Pennsylvania?

Clairton, Pennsylvania has about 6,181 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clairton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Clairton, Pennsylvania earns about $36,830 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clairton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Clairton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $46,500, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Clairton, Pennsylvania?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clairton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clairton, Pennsylvania?

About 21.1% of people in Clairton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clairton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Clairton, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,475 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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