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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Clearfield

Pennsylvania · 6,633 residents · 1.803 sq mi
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Clearfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,338. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $40,800. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,633
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 6,631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,679 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3,678 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.8
−7%vs 2000
vs 40.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,338
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,414 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,338
−29%vs 2000
vs $17,374 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
16.8%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$282
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $359 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
60.8%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.7% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+2%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(6,508)
Black0.7%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(22)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(226)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(6,513)
Black1.1%(72)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian0.7%(48)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(310)
Diversity Score
5
+37%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.4%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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 Clearfield, Pennsylvania?

Clearfield, Pennsylvania has about 6,633 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Clearfield, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Clearfield, Pennsylvania earns about $19,338 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clearfield, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Clearfield, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $40,800, and the typical rent is about $282 a month.

How educated are people in Clearfield, Pennsylvania?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Clearfield, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clearfield, Pennsylvania?

About 16.8% of people in Clearfield, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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