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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Clarion County

Pennsylvania · 41,699 residents · 600.836 sq mi
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Clarion County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,602. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $45,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,699
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 41,765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.3
−11%vs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K38K39K41K42K1990201020202024Clarion County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,602
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,770 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,698
−36%vs 2000
vs $15,243 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
18.1%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$298
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $383 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
72.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.3% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−4%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(40,867)
Black0.8%(325)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(172)
Asian0.3%(141)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(1,588)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(41,195)
Black0.4%(149)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(95)
Asian0.6%(262)
Other0.2%(93)
Diversity Score3.5%(1,480)
Diversity Score
4
−7%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.1%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 15.8 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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Compare Clarion County to nearby counties

CLARION COUNTY VS
Jefferson County
Income$58,686+172%
Home value$139,700+204%
Population43,255+18%
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CLARION COUNTY VS
Venango County
Income$61,522+185%
Home value$119,800+161%
Population49,346+35%
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CLARION COUNTY VS
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Income$52,191+142%
Home value$115,300+151%
Population6,614−82%
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CLARION COUNTY VS
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Income$65,008+201%
Home value$157,300+243%
Population63,698+74%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarion County, Pennsylvania?

Clarion County, Pennsylvania has about 41,699 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Clarion County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Clarion County, Pennsylvania earns about $21,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarion County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Clarion County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $45,900, and the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Clarion County, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Clarion County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarion County, Pennsylvania?

About 18.1% of people in Clarion County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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