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Clarion County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Clarion County, Pennsylvania has a population of 37,297, the 57th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $60,668 and the median home value is $152,100. The poverty rate is 13.9%.

Clarion County Quick Facts

Population 37,297
Median Household Income $60,668
Median Home Value $152,100
Poverty Rate 13.9%
Unemployment Rate 5.1%
Median Age 41.6 years
Homeownership Rate 71.4%
Affordability Ratio 2.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.3%
High School Graduation 91.0%
Cities/Places 13
Population 37,297 57th of 67
Median Income $60,668 20% lower state
Poverty Rate 13.9%
Unemployment 5.1%

Economy & Housing

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3% | National: 5.2%
59.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.4%
Renter 28.6%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

10out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 43 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Clarion County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Clarion borough4,202$42,06323.8%$155,300
Rimersburg borough1,079$57,25018.6%$85,000
East Brady borough1,070$58,43810.7%$139,700
Knox borough1,032$55,38012.1%$117,800
New Bethlehem borough909$39,63222.4%$144,700
Sligo borough750$52,50019.2%$111,500
Strattanville borough645$54,19413.1%$152,900
Shippenville borough579$46,01614.1%$100,900
Hawthorn borough485$46,6967.8%$91,400
Petersburg borough343$71,2506.1%$104,900
Foxburg borough272$72,5004.8%$168,800
St. Petersburg borough256$59,7928.2%$92,100
Callensburg borough134$48,7501.5%$63,800

Population Overview

Clarion County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 37,297. It is the 57th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clarion County is 41.6 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clarion County is $60,668. This is 20% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $152,100. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Clarion County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clarion County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Clarion County, Pennsylvania?

Clarion County has a population of 37,297, making it the 57th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Clarion County?

The median household income in Clarion County is $60,668 with a poverty rate of 13.9%.

How many cities are in Clarion County, Pennsylvania?

Clarion County contains 13 Census-designated places.