Clarence, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 795, Clarence's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Clarence is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Centre County. The total population is 795. It ranks as the 1106th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clarence is 41.9 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clarence is $72,750. This is 7% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.5%. This is 78% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $173,400. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Clarence is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clarence has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Clarence, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.