Clearfield County, PA

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2023 Population

78,902

1.01% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

45.6

0.885% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.8%

0.226% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$60,181

5.61% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$125,000

5.66% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

34,668

0.554% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Clearfield County, PA had a population of 78.9k people with a median age of 45.6 and a median household income of $60,181. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Clearfield County, PA declined from 79,707 to 78,902, a −1.01% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,982 to $60,181, a 5.61% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clearfield County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.99%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.26%), and White (Hispanic) (0.691%).

None of the households in Clearfield County, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Clearfield County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clearfield County, PA are Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois (214740) (103 degrees awarded in 2022) and Clearfield County Career and Technology Center (29 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Clearfield County, PA was $125,000, and the homeownership rate was 78.3%.

Most people in Clearfield County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Clearfield County, PA was 2 cars per household.

Clearfield County, PA borders Blair County, PA, Cambria County, PA, Cameron County, PA, Centre County, PA, Clinton County, PA, Elk County, PA, Indiana County, PA, and Jefferson County, PA.

About the photo: Trail of New Giants - Vista of Parker Lake and the surrounding Allegheny Plateau, Clearfield County, within Parker Dam State Park.

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Population & Diversity

Clearfield County, PA is home to a population of 78.9k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.86% of Clearfield County, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.47k people).

In 2023, there were 46.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (72.9k people) in Clearfield County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.57k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.5k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2023 Citizenship

98.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.8% of Clearfield County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Clearfield County, PA was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Clearfield County, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clearfield County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
72.9k ± 248
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.57k ± 117
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.5k ± 273

2.88%

Hispanic Population

2.27k people

2.88% of the people in Clearfield County, PA are hispanic (2.27k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Clearfield County, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

1.86%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.47k people

1.97%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.57k people

As of 2023, 1.86% of Clearfield County, PA residents (1.47k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clearfield County, PA was 1.97%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Clearfield County, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,986 ± 251
Gulf War (2001-)
809 ± 160
Gulf War (1990s)
739 ± 219

Clearfield County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clearfield County, PA employs 34.7k people. The largest industries in Clearfield County, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,490 people), Retail Trade (4,343 people), and Manufacturing (4,095 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($71,758), Public Administration ($58,894), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($52,632).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

34.7k

2023 Value

± 1,186

−0.554%

1 Year decline

± 4.92%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Clearfield County, PA declined at a rate of −0.554%, from 34.9k employees to 34.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clearfield County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,501 people), Management Occupations (2,868 people), and Production Occupations (2,774 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clearfield County, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

34.7k

2023 Value

± 1,186

−0.554%

1 Year decline

± 4.92%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Clearfield County, PA declined at a rate of −0.554%, from 34.9k employees to 34.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clearfield County, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,490 people), Retail Trade (4,343 people), and Manufacturing (4,095 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clearfield County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Clearfield County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,724

Median earning men ± $1,306

$33,240

Median earning women ± $2,156

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,802), Public Administration ($61,563), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,463).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($58,272), Public Administration ($47,727), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,159).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

200
Other Services (except Public Administration)
134
Retail Trade
105
Transportation and Warehousing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$312k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$133k
Retail Trade
$128k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clearfield County, PA went to Donald J. Trump with 74.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.39%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (74.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.39%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Clearfield County, PA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Clearfield County, PA awarded 132 degrees. The student population of Clearfield County, PA in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 208 male students and 187 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clearfield County, PA are White (125 and 94.7%), followed by Black or African American (2 and 1.52%), Hispanic or Latino (2 and 1.52%), and Two or More Races (2 and 1.52%).

The largest universities in Clearfield County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois (214740) (103 and 78%) and Clearfield County Career and Technology Center (29 and 22%).

The most popular majors in Clearfield County, PA are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (24 and 18.2%), General Business (17 and 12.9%), and Other Engineering (10 and 7.58%).

The median tuition cost in Clearfield County, PA for a public four year colleges is $13,824 for in-state students and $23,086 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Clearfield County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 395 (52.7% men and 47.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 395 students enrolled in Clearfield County, PA, 52.7% men and 47.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 364 records, of which 48.4% were women and 51.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering Technology
7 degrees awarded
Occupational Therapist Assistant
7 degrees awarded
Physical Therapy Technician
7 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Clearfield County, PA was Mechanical Engineering Technology with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Clearfield County, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois (214740)
103 degrees awarded
Clearfield County Career and Technology Center
29 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois (214740) with 103 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 69 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clearfield County, PA, which is 1.1 times more than the 63 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 125 degrees mean that there were 62.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($13,824) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($516) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,840) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Measure

In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Clearfield County, PA was $125,000 in 2023, which is 0.412 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $118,300 to $125,000, a 5.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Clearfield County, PA is 78.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Clearfield County, PA have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clearfield County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clearfield County, PA is $60,181. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Clearfield County, PA was Census Tract 3304 with a value of $105,370, followed by Census Tract 3314.01 and Census Tract 3308, with respective values of $71,607 and $66,861.

In 2023, 12% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clearfield County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.748%.

Housing

Property

$125,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,605

$25,135

Median Property Taxes

±$910

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clearfield County, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Clearfield County, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.3%

Homeownership

2023

60.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 78.3% of the housing units in Clearfield County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clearfield County, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 3304
Census Tract 3314.01
Census Tract 3308

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clearfield County, PA was Census Tract 3304 with a value of $105,370, followed by Census Tract 3314.01 and Census Tract 3308, with respective values of $71,607 and $66,861.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Clearfield County, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,181

Median Household Income

± $1,906

32.1k

Number of Households

± 1,132

In 2023, the median household income of the 32.1k households in Clearfield County, PA grew to $60,181 from the previous year's value of $56,982.

The following chart displays the households in Clearfield County, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clearfield County, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.8%)
Carpooled (9.25%)
Worked At Home (7.2%)

In 2023, 78.8% of workers in Clearfield County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.25%) and those who worked at home (7.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clearfield County, PA have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.25% of the workforce in Clearfield County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Clearfield County, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Clearfield County, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clearfield County, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clearfield County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.748%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clearfield County, PA (10.2k out of 74.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clearfield County, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 19% of the children was living in poverty in Clearfield County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.8% of the population of Clearfield County, PA has health coverage, with 40.7% on employee plans, 21.4% on Medicaid, 16.9% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.46% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Clearfield County, PA see 2184 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.7% increase from the previous year (2086 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2164 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 323 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,184 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clearfield County, PA

Primary care physicians in Clearfield County, PA see an average of 2,184 patients per year. This represents a 4.7% increase from the previous year (2,086 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Clearfield County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.7% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.21%

Uninsured

40.7%

Employer Coverage

21.4%

Medicaid

16.9%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

1.46%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clearfield County, PA grew by 16.3% from 5.34% to 6.21%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clearfield County, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 67.8 in Clearfield County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clearfield County, PA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.9% in Clearfield County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clearfield County, PA.