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Claysburg

Pennsylvania · 1,503 residents · 1.338 sq mi
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Claysburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,625. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $67,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,503
+7%since 1990
from 1,402 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,123 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 1,048 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Claysburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,625
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,433 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,277
+34%since 1990
from $9,876 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.4%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,100
+61%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$398
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $229 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
34.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+57%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,402)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,475)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(33)
Diversity Score
2
+104%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.6%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−34%since 1990
from 20.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Claysburg, Pennsylvania?

Claysburg, Pennsylvania has about 1,503 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Claysburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Claysburg, Pennsylvania earns about $27,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Claysburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Claysburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $67,100, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Claysburg, Pennsylvania?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Claysburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Claysburg, Pennsylvania?

About 16.4% of people in Claysburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Claysburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Claysburg, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 101 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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