Clinton County, PA

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2020 Population

38,549

0.941% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

Pat Toomey

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

39.4

2.07% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

15.4%

0.555% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$51,145

0.436% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$145,700

6.66% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

17,727

0.872% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Clinton County, PA had a population of 38.5k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $51,145. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Clinton County, PA declined from 38,915 to 38,549, a −0.941% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,923 to $51,145, a 0.436% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clinton County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (95%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.6%), White (Hispanic) (0.996%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.851%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.778%).

None of the households in Clinton 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.

99.6% of the residents in Clinton County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clinton County, PA are Lock Haven University (902 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Clinton County, PA was $145,700, and the homeownership rate was 69.6%.

Most people in Clinton County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Clinton County, PA was 2 cars per household.

Clinton County, PA borders Cameron County, PA, Centre County, PA, Clearfield County, PA, Lycoming County, PA, Potter County, PA, and Union County, PA.

About the photo: Westerly vista from the observation deck at Hyner View State Park, Clinton County.

Photo by Nicholas A. Tonelli

Population & Diversity

Clinton County, PA is home to a population of 38.5k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.28% of Clinton County, PA residents were born outside of the country (495 people).

In 2020, there were 59.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.6k people) in Clinton County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 617 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 384 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2020 Citizenship

99.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.6% of Clinton County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Clinton County, PA was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clinton County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
36.6k ± 34
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
617 ± 100
White (Hispanic)
384 ± 93

1.58%

Hispanic Population

610 people

1.58% of the people in Clinton County, PA are hispanic (610 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Clinton 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
92,750 ± 7,450 people
Dominican Republic
72,397 ± 6,587 people
China
65,642 ± 6,274 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 92,750 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 72,397 and China with 65,642.

Foreign-Born Population

1.28%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

495 people

1.53%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

596 people

As of 2020, 1.28% of Clinton County, PA residents (495 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clinton County, PA was 1.53%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
756 ± 111
Gulf War (2001-)
496 ± 156
Gulf War (1990s)
367 ± 128

Clinton County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clinton County, PA employs 17.7k people. The largest industries in Clinton County, PA are Manufacturing (2,902 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,634 people), and Retail Trade (2,066 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,365), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,667), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,096).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,196. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

17.7k

2020 Value

± 753

−0.872%

1 Year decline

± 5.79%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Clinton County, PA declined at a rate of −0.872%, from 17.9k employees to 17.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clinton County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,947 people), Management Occupations (1,480 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,438 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clinton County, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.7k

2020 Value

± 753

−0.872%

1 Year decline

± 5.79%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Clinton County, PA declined at a rate of −0.872%, from 17.9k employees to 17.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clinton County, PA, are Manufacturing (2,902 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,634 people), and Retail Trade (2,066 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clinton County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Clinton County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,035

Median earning men ± $2,297

$27,636

Median earning women ± $2,256

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($60,324), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,217), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,400).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($42,917), Manufacturing ($40,846), and Public Administration ($39,718).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

229
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
196
Manufacturing
154
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$552k
Manufacturing
$87.7k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$57.5k
Retail Trade

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($74.2B) and Electronics ($44.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Pennsylvania.

$734B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

99.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $734B. This is expected to increase 99.3% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.5B
New York
$71.1B
Ohio
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.5B, followed by New York with $71.1B and Ohio and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clinton County, PA went to Donald J. Trump with 67.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.25%).

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey 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 18 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 (67.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.25%)
Libertarian Party

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

Senators Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Pat Toomey

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey 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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 18 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 2020, universities in Clinton County, PA awarded 902 degrees. The student population of Clinton County, PA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,176 male students and 1,987 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clinton County, PA are White (777 and 86.5%), followed by Black or African American (57 and 6.35%), Hispanic or Latino (35 and 3.9%), and Two or More Races (11 and 1.22%).

The largest universities in Clinton County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Lock Haven University (902 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Clinton County, PA are Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (99 and 11%), Registered Nursing (96 and 10.6%), and General Business Administration & Management (69 and 7.65%).

The median tuition cost in Clinton County, PA for a public four year colleges is $7,716 for in-state students and $17,290 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Clinton County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 3,163 (37.2% men and 62.8% 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 2020 there were 3,163 students enrolled in Clinton County, PA, 37.2% men and 62.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,700 records, of which 64.5% were women and 35.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
67 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
60 degree-majors awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
91 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Clinton County, PA was General Business Administration & Management with 67 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Lock Haven University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

902 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lock Haven University with 902 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 344 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clinton County, PA, which is 0.616 times less than the 558 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 777 degrees mean that there were 13.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 57 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 ($7,716) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,162) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,803) 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 2020, 0.658% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.701% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.89M), and Some college (1.84M).

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 Clinton County, PA was $145,700 in 2020, which is 0.634 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $136,600 to $145,700, a 6.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Clinton County, PA is 69.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Clinton County, PA have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clinton County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clinton County, PA is $51,145. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Clinton County, PA was Census Tract 303 with a value of $74,628, followed by Census Tract 308 and Census Tract 309, with respective values of $65,572 and $60,995.

In 2021, 12% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clinton County, PA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.84%.

Housing

Property

$145,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,882

$10,487

Median Property Taxes

±$515

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 Clinton 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 Clinton County, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.6%

Homeownership

2020

59.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 69.6% of the housing units in Clinton County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clinton 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 303
Census Tract 308
Census Tract 309

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clinton County, PA was Census Tract 303 with a value of $74,628, followed by Census Tract 308 and Census Tract 309, with respective values of $65,572 and $60,995.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Clinton 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.

$51,145

Median Household Income

± $1,426

15.1k

Number of Households

± 650

In 2020, the median household income of the 15.1k households in Clinton County, PA grew to $51,145 from the previous year's value of $50,923.

The following chart displays the households in Clinton 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 Clinton County, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.469

2019 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2020, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.614% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (77.3%)
Carpooled (11.5%)
Walked (4.59%)

In 2020, 77.3% of workers in Clinton County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.5%) and those who walked to work (4.59%).

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

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clinton County, PA have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3% of the workforce in Clinton County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Clinton 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 Clinton County, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clinton County, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 12% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clinton County, PA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.84%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

15.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clinton County, PA (5.7k out of 36.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clinton County, PA is White, followed by Black 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 2021, 20.2% of the children was living in poverty in Clinton County, PA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.1%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 155 in Clinton County, PA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 93.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.7% of the population of Clinton County, PA has health coverage, with 45.3% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 1.72% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Pennsylvania was $9,258 in 2014. This is a 4.29% increase from the previous year ($8,877).

Primary care physicians in Clinton County, PA see 2418 patients per year on average, which represents a 24% increase from the previous year (1950 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2146 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 858 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Pennsylvania. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Pennsylvania, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,418 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clinton County, PA

Primary care physicians in Clinton County, PA see an average of 2,418 patients per year. This represents a 24% increase from the previous year (1,950 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Pennsylvania across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 23.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.25%

Uninsured

45.3%

Employer Coverage

15.4%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

1.72%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clinton County, PA grew by 30.1% from 7.11% to 9.25%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 54.1 in Clinton County, PA.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 38.9% in Clinton County, PA.

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

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