Clinton County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: Clinton County, Pennsylvania Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Clinton County, Pennsylvania has a population of 37,798, the 56th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $60,816 and the median home value is $175,900. The poverty rate is 14.8%.

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

Clinton County Quick Facts

Population 37,798

Median Household Income $60,816

Median Home Value $175,900

Poverty Rate 14.8%

Unemployment Rate 5.6%

Median Age 39.8 years

Homeownership Rate 72.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.5%

High School Graduation 90.3%

Cities/Places 19

Population 37,798 56th of 67

Median Income $60,816 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.8%

Unemployment 5.6%

How Clinton 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	37,707	37,798	+0.2%
Median household income	$58,842	$60,816	+3.4%
Median home value	$179,100	$175,900	-1.8%

Median Household Income

Clinton

$60,816

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Clinton

$175,900

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.0%

$25K-$50K 23.4%

$50K-$100K 29.7%

$100K+ 27.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.0%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

4.6%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

5.9%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

5.6%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

10.9%

$125K-$150K

5.6%

$150K-$200K

6.2%

$200K+

5.1%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

58.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.3%

Renter 27.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $820/mo 16.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.2%

18-34

24.8%

35-54

22.0%

55-74

24.5%

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 Clinton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lock Haven	8,447	$46,102	20.9%	$137,300
Mill Hall	1,364	$54,333	16.1%	$151,700
Dunnstown	1,331	$88,194	9.8%	$218,100
Flemington	1,322	$53,824	17.6%	$158,000
Avis	1,171	$60,625	9.2%	$166,700
Castanea	1,138	$63,229	7.2%	$126,900
Renovo	1,045	$27,716	40.9%	$59,200
McElhattan	1,036	$71,250	12.5%	$215,500
Woolrich	815	$62,895	13.4%	$231,100
Beech Creek	678	$56,111	16.3%	$168,900
Lamar	570	$66,400	10.5%	$158,900
Rote	501	$88,750	3.0%	$207,400
Farwell	429	$49,467	5.1%	$176,700
South Renovo	409	$42,083	18.9%	$60,600
Loganton	391	$72,292	4.3%	$170,400
Salona	357	$101,667	6.2%	$266,100
North Bend	313	$67,083	6.4%	$106,700
Tylersville	171	$78,750	9.9%	$187,500
Clintondale	127	$119,423	2.4%	$196,900

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Population Overview

Clinton County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 37,798. It is the 56th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clinton County is 39.8 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clinton County is $60,816. This is 22% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $175,900. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Clinton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clinton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Clinton 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 Clinton County, Pennsylvania?

Clinton County has a population of 37,798, making it the 56th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Clinton County?

The median household income in Clinton County is $60,816 with a poverty rate of 14.8%.

How many cities are in Clinton County, Pennsylvania?

Clinton County contains 19 Census-designated places.