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Clearfield County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania has a population of 78,635, the 36th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $62,152 and the median home value is $137,000. The poverty rate is 14.6%.

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

Clearfield County Quick Facts

Population 78,635
Median Household Income $62,152
Median Home Value $137,000
Poverty Rate 14.6%
Unemployment Rate 5.9%
Median Age 45.4 years
Homeownership Rate 78.5%
Affordability Ratio 2.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.2%
High School Graduation 90.7%
Cities/Places 32
Population 78,635 36th of 67
Median Income $62,152 20% lower than state
Poverty Rate 14.6%
Unemployment 5.9%

How Clearfield County Changed

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

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population78,90278,635-0.3%
Median household income$60,181$62,152+3.3%
Median home value$125,000$137,000+9.6%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.0%
$25K-$50K 20.4%
$50K-$100K 35.0%
$100K+ 25.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.6%
$10K-$15K
4.6%
$15K-$20K
4.2%
$20K-$25K
5.6%
$25K-$30K
3.7%
$30K-$35K
3.9%
$35K-$40K
4.5%
$40K-$45K
3.8%
$45K-$50K
4.5%
$50K-$60K
8.3%
$60K-$75K
10.8%
$75K-$100K
15.9%
$100K-$125K
9.9%
$125K-$150K
6.0%
$150K-$200K
5.5%
$200K+
4.2%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
55.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.2x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $791/mo 15.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

15out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Clearfield County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
DuBois7,402$62,69714.0%$123,600
Clearfield5,873$54,64620.1%$100,400
Treasure Lake5,336$112,9695.7%$304,100
Curwensville2,472$56,40014.8%$109,100
Sandy1,497$43,34841.1%$160,600
Osceola Mills1,325$67,65610.1%$105,700
Falls Creek1,220$50,53615.6%$107,200
Plymptonville1,076$82,8754.5%$113,000
Hyde1,067$51,11126.7%$100,700
Oklahoma1,029$56,97726.7%$239,600
Houtzdale857$64,8688.2%$110,700
Chester Hill788$47,33330.4%$111,300
Morrisdale747$29,82612.8%$101,800
Hawk Run744$45,14529.4%$63,700
West Decatur650$31,87549.6%$92,200
Grassflat474$68,2245.9%$161,600
Bigler469$61,5444.7%$160,000
Irvona451$42,50023.3%$91,900
Grampian429$40,00026.2%$69,300
Ramey389$80,0003.9%$102,100
Coalport354$75,29415.8%$57,800
Brisbin326$57,85718.7%$147,500
Westover323$46,87529.4%$67,700
Mahaffey308$62,18815.6%$76,500
Wallaceton293$68,12517.8%$126,300
Kylertown235$53,68826.8%$309,200
Glen Hope204$68,7505.4%N/A
Troutville201$82,7089.0%$90,000
Burnside161$41,87524.2%$64,200
Allport93N/A0.0%N/A
Newburg (Clearfield County)63$57,08315.9%$100,000
New Washington42$62,5002.4%$56,700

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Population Overview

Clearfield County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 78,635. It is the 36th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 32 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clearfield County is 45.4 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clearfield County is $62,152. This is 20% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $137,000. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Clearfield County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.5% 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 92.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 90.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Clearfield 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 Clearfield County, Pennsylvania?

Clearfield County has a population of 78,635, 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 $62,152 with a poverty rate of 14.6%.

How many cities are in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania?

Clearfield County contains 32 Census-designated places.