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Clearfield County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania has a population of 78,902, the 36th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $60,181 and the median home value is $125,000. The poverty rate is 13.8%.

Clearfield County Quick Facts

Population 78,902
Median Household Income $60,181
Median Home Value $125,000
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Unemployment Rate 5.8%
Median Age 45.6 years
Homeownership Rate 78.3%
Affordability Ratio 2.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.1%
High School Graduation 90.4%
Cities/Places 17
Population 78,902 36th of 67
Median Income $60,181 21% lower state
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Unemployment 5.8%

Economy & Housing

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3% | National: 5.2%
55.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.3%
Renter 21.7%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

14out 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 Clearfield County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
DuBois city7,449$58,62610.6%$114,900
Clearfield borough5,918$51,19020.1%$100,800
Curwensville borough2,544$50,67917.1%$95,700
Osceola Mills borough1,165$60,75013.3%$104,500
Chester Hill borough698$48,12520.3%$98,800
Grampian borough497$52,50018.1%$64,600
Irvona borough487$45,31320.8%$90,800
Coalport borough422$57,34413.3%$57,100
Ramey borough401$58,7507.0%$98,100
Westover borough353$45,83326.9%$73,400
Brisbin borough350$57,08321.1%$120,800
Mahaffey borough269$55,00010.4%$71,900
Wallaceton borough245$61,87515.1%$88,000
Glen Hope borough212$67,8136.6%N/A
Burnside borough167$43,75036.5%$61,700
Troutville borough160$78,7504.4%$106,700
New Washington borough35$70,0002.9%$65,000

Population Overview

Clearfield County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 78,902. It is the 36th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clearfield County is 45.6 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clearfield County is $60,181. This is 21% 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 13.8%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $125,000. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Clearfield County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clearfield County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 90.4%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania?

Clearfield County has a population of 78,902, making it the 36th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Clearfield County?

The median household income in Clearfield County is $60,181 with a poverty rate of 13.8%.

How many cities are in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania?

Clearfield County contains 17 Census-designated places.