South Renovo, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 409, South Renovo'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

South Renovo is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Clinton County. The total population is 409. It ranks as the 1441st most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in South Renovo is 56.6 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 14.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in South Renovo is $42,083. This is 46% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 62% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $60,600. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, South Renovo is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

South Renovo has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.5% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

9.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% 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 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for South Renovo, 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.