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Clarks Green

Pennsylvania · 1,519 residents (2025 est.) · 0.534 sq mi
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Clarks Green is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,850. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $294,400. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,656
+2%since 2000
from 1,630 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,101 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,052 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
+8%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,519 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Clarks Green
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,850
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,948
+78%since 2000
from $35,975 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+14%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$294,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,644
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $611 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+3%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,594)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian1.8%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(76)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,555)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(36)
Asian1.9%(32)
Other1.6%(27)
Diversity Score14.6%(242)
Diversity Score
15
+213%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+69%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.3%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−96.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2017
from 85.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarks Green, Pennsylvania?

Clarks Green, Pennsylvania has about 1,656 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarks Green, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Clarks Green, Pennsylvania earns about $113,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarks Green, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Clarks Green, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $294,400, and the typical rent is about $1,644 a month.

How educated are people in Clarks Green, Pennsylvania?

About 57.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clarks Green, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarks Green, Pennsylvania?

About 3.6% of people in Clarks Green, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarks Green, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarks Green, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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