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Clarks Summit

Pennsylvania · 5,116 residents · 1.585 sq mi
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Clarks Summit is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,825. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $194,300. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,116
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,228 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
+5%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Clarks Summit
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,825
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,298 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,713
+58%since 2000
from $25,080 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$456
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+19%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(4,982)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(48)
Asian1.1%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(301)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(4,908)
Black0.6%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(73)
Asian1.2%(59)
Other0.9%(44)
Diversity Score9.9%(504)
Diversity Score
10
+68%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 42.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania?

Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania has about 5,116 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania earns about $61,825 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $194,300, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania?

About 50.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania?

About 3.8% of people in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 317 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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