Clarion County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: Clarion County, Pennsylvania Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Clarion County, Pennsylvania has a population of 37,179, the 57th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $62,649 and the median home value is $155,700. The poverty rate is 13.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Clarion County Quick Facts

Population 37,179

Median Household Income $62,649

Median Home Value $155,700

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.1%

Median Age 41.7 years

Homeownership Rate 72.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.6%

High School Graduation 91.3%

Cities/Places 17

Population 37,179 57th of 67

Median Income $62,649 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment 5.1%

How Clarion County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	37,297	37,179	-0.3%
Median household income	$60,668	$62,649	+3.3%
Median home value	$152,100	$155,700	+2.4%

Median Household Income

Clarion

$62,649

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Clarion

$155,700

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.6%

$25K-$50K 20.9%

$50K-$100K 33.1%

$100K+ 27.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

5.4%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

8.8%

$60K-$75K

11.0%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

6.9%

$150K-$200K

6.4%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

59.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.5%

Renter 27.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $798/mo 15.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.0%

18-34

24.3%

35-54

22.0%

55-74

26.2%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Clarion County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Clarion	4,192	$47,181	23.9%	$163,200
Marianne	1,135	$57,130	10.4%	$163,300
Rimersburg	1,100	$60,294	16.8%	$89,100
Knox	1,082	$69,000	12.9%	$114,100
East Brady	1,041	$66,250	8.6%	$143,500
New Bethlehem	957	$50,000	17.8%	$179,400
Sligo	731	$52,679	20.5%	$106,600
Strattanville	598	$56,336	15.3%	$131,300
Shippenville	520	$48,000	9.1%	$129,600
Hawthorn	501	$46,932	14.4%	$92,900
Foxburg	277	$81,250	6.1%	$176,800
St. Petersburg	267	$70,750	9.0%	$98,000
Leeper	178	$87,353	3.4%	$123,300
Crown	145	$58,295	17.9%	$137,500
Vowinckel	134	$53,009	13.4%	$98,800
Callensburg	117	$61,875	1.7%	$75,000
Tylersburg	94	$71,667	0.0%	$110,400

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Population Overview

Clarion County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 37,179. It is the 57th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clarion County is 41.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clarion County is $62,649. This is 20% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $155,700. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Clarion County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clarion County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 91.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Clarion County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Clarion County, Pennsylvania?

Clarion County has a population of 37,179, 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 $62,649 with a poverty rate of 13.1%.

How many cities are in Clarion County, Pennsylvania?

Clarion County contains 17 Census-designated places.