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Clinton County

Pennsylvania · 37,450 residents · 889.63 sq mi
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Clinton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,145. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,450
−1%since 2000
from 37,914 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+10%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K38K38K39K40K1990201020202024Clinton County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,145
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,064 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,656
+69%since 2000
from $15,750 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+17%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(34,933)
Black1.1%(416)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(662)
Asian0.6%(211)
Other1%(374)
Diversity Score11%(4,130)
Segregation Score20%(7,503)
Diversity Score
11
+208%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinton County, Pennsylvania?

Clinton County, Pennsylvania has about 37,450 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clinton County, Pennsylvania earns about $51,145 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 $145,700, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Clinton County, Pennsylvania?

About 19.6% 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 15.4% 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 268 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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