Hawk Run, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 744, Hawk Run's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hawk Run is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. The total population is 744. It ranks as the 1147th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hawk Run is 28.4 years. This is 31% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 44.9% of the population under 18, Hawk Run has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hawk Run is $45,145. This is 42% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.4%. This is 151% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 56.9%. This is 982% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $63,700. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Hawk Run is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Hawk Run was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

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 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hawk Run, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.