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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Clearfield County

Pennsylvania · 83,382 residents · 1,145.06 sq mi
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Clearfield County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,357. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
83,382
+7%since 1990
from 78,097 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
73 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 68 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.3
+10%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
78K79K81K82K84K1990201020202024Clearfield County
202479K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,357
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,773 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,010
+53%since 1990
from $10,430 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.5%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$376
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
20.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+4%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(77,611)
Black0.2%(151)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(90)
Asian0.3%(221)
Diversity Score1.8%(1,432)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(81,005)
Black1.5%(1,236)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(471)
Asian0.3%(220)
Diversity Score5.7%(4,760)
Diversity Score
6
+211%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.1%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
−11%since 1990
from 19.3 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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Compare Clearfield County to nearby counties

CLEARFIELD COUNTY VS
Jefferson County
Income$58,686+87%
Home value$139,700+136%
Population43,255−45%
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CLEARFIELD COUNTY VS
Elk County
Income$66,380+112%
Home value$133,600+125%
Population29,926−62%
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CLEARFIELD COUNTY VS
Cameron County
Income$50,573+61%
Home value$88,900+50%
Population4,211−95%
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CLEARFIELD COUNTY VS
Centre County
Income$74,291+137%
Home value$323,500+446%
Population157,393+102%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania?

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania has about 83,382 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania earns about $31,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clearfield County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $59,300, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania?

About 12.5% of people in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clearfield County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,285 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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