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
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 43 | National average: 60
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Clearfield County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DuBois city | 7,449 | $58,626 | 10.6% | $114,900 |
| Clearfield borough | 5,918 | $51,190 | 20.1% | $100,800 |
| Curwensville borough | 2,544 | $50,679 | 17.1% | $95,700 |
| Osceola Mills borough | 1,165 | $60,750 | 13.3% | $104,500 |
| Chester Hill borough | 698 | $48,125 | 20.3% | $98,800 |
| Grampian borough | 497 | $52,500 | 18.1% | $64,600 |
| Irvona borough | 487 | $45,313 | 20.8% | $90,800 |
| Coalport borough | 422 | $57,344 | 13.3% | $57,100 |
| Ramey borough | 401 | $58,750 | 7.0% | $98,100 |
| Westover borough | 353 | $45,833 | 26.9% | $73,400 |
| Brisbin borough | 350 | $57,083 | 21.1% | $120,800 |
| Mahaffey borough | 269 | $55,000 | 10.4% | $71,900 |
| Wallaceton borough | 245 | $61,875 | 15.1% | $88,000 |
| Glen Hope borough | 212 | $67,813 | 6.6% | N/A |
| Burnside borough | 167 | $43,750 | 36.5% | $61,700 |
| Troutville borough | 160 | $78,750 | 4.4% | $106,700 |
| New Washington borough | 35 | $70,000 | 2.9% | $65,000 |
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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.