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Clearfield

Pennsylvania · 5,962 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 $46,536. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,100. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,962
−10%since 2000
from 6,631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,307 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 3,678 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+5%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Clearfield
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,536
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,414 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,247
+34%since 2000
from $17,374 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
46.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−14%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(5,521)
Black1.2%(71)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(84)
Asian0.7%(43)
Other0.7%(44)
Diversity Score10.2%(608)
Diversity Score
10
+199%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clearfield, Pennsylvania?

Clearfield, Pennsylvania has about 5,962 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clearfield, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Clearfield, Pennsylvania earns about $46,536 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 $83,100, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Clearfield, Pennsylvania?

About 18.9% 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 20.6% of people in Clearfield, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clearfield, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Clearfield, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 671 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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