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Clinton County

Pennsylvania · 39,238 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 $39,354. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,238
+3%since 2000
from 37,914 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
44 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+2%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K38K38K39K40K1990201020202024Clinton County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,354
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,064 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,261
+22%since 2000
from $15,750 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+3%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(37,125)
Black0.5%(189)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(205)
Asian0.4%(150)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(1,356)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(37,618)
Black1.6%(612)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(437)
Asian0.5%(199)
Other1%(375)
Diversity Score10.1%(3,949)
Diversity Score
10
+181%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton County, Pennsylvania?

Clinton County, Pennsylvania has about 39,238 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clinton County, Pennsylvania earns about $39,354 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 $98,400, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton County, Pennsylvania?

About 16.7% 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 15.5% 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 2,056 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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