COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Clinton County

Pennsylvania · 37,914 residents · 889.63 sq mi

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Clinton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,064. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $75,400.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 37.8

US median: 35.2

Less educated

13% 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

37,914

+2%since 1990

from 37,182 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

43 / sq mi

+2%since 1990

from 42 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

37.8

+9%since 1990

from 34.8 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202438K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$31,064

+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $22,128 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,750

+53%since 1990

from $10,287 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

14.2%

−1.2 ptssince 1990

from 15.4% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$75,400

+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $46,400 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$411

+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $295 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

72.9%

+0.1 ptssince 1990

from 72.8% in 1990

27.1% rent

Afford Score

2.4

+16%since 1990

from 2.1 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.2%(36,870)

Black0.2%(92)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(115)

Asian0.4%(142)

Diversity Score2.8%(1,057)

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.9%(37,125)

Black0.5%(189)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(205)

Asian0.4%(150)

Diversity Score3.6%(1,356)

Diversity Score

+26%since 1990

from 3 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.4%

+1.7 ptssince 1990

from 11.7% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

80.4%

+7.9 ptssince 1990

from 72.5% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

5.0%

+0.7 ptssince 1990

from 4.3% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.5 min

−17%since 1990

from 19.9 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 Clinton County, Pennsylvania?

Clinton County, Pennsylvania has about 37,914 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clinton County, Pennsylvania earns about $31,064 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinton County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Clinton County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $75,400, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton County, Pennsylvania?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clinton County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinton County, Pennsylvania?

About 14.2% of people in Clinton County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clinton County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Clinton County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 732 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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