Clearfield County, PA

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2022 Population
79,707
1.19% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
45.2
0% 1-year change
2022 Poverty Rate
13.7%
6.83% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$56,982
7.87% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$118,300
13.4% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
34,861
1.97% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Clearfield County, PA had a population of 79.7k people with a median age of 45.2 and a median household income of $56,982. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Clearfield County, PA declined from 80,667 to 79,707, a −1.19% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,826 to $56,982, a 7.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clearfield County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.09%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.84%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.37%), and White (Hispanic) (0.912%).

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.

98.5% 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 2022, the median property value in Clearfield County, PA was $118,300, and the homeownership rate was 77.8%.

Most people in Clearfield County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Clearfield County, PA was 2 cars per household.

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

Population & Diversity

Clearfield County, PA is home to a population of 79.7k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.97% of Clearfield County, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.57k people).

In 2022, there were 44.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (73.6k people) in Clearfield County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.67k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.47k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.5%
2022 Citizenship
97.8%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.5% of Clearfield County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Clearfield County, PA was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clearfield County, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    73.6k ± 230
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.67k ± 138
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    1.47k ± 274
2.9%
Hispanic Population
2.31k people

In 2022, there were 44.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (73.6k people) in Clearfield County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.67k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.47k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.9% of the people in Clearfield County, PA are hispanic (2.31k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    99,082 ± 7,698 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    90,229 ± 7,349 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.97%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.57k people
2.62%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.11k people

As of 2022, 1.97% of Clearfield County, PA residents (1.57k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clearfield County, PA was 2.62%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,920 ± 247
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    775 ± 164
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    754 ± 206

Clearfield County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.48 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Clearfield County, PA employs 34.9k people. The largest industries in Clearfield County, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,609 people), Retail Trade (4,561 people), and Manufacturing (4,209 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($69,881), Wholesale Trade ($60,000), and Public Administration ($57,632).

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.

Occupations

34.9k
2022 Value
± 1,221
1.97%
1 Year growth
± 4.86%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Clearfield County, PA grew at a rate of 1.97%, from 34.2k employees to 34.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clearfield County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,675 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,882 people), and Production Occupations (2,776 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clearfield County, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

34.9k
2022 Value
± 1,221
1.97%
1 Year growth
± 4.86%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Clearfield County, PA grew at a rate of 1.97%, from 34.2k employees to 34.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clearfield County, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,609 people), Retail Trade (4,561 people), and Manufacturing (4,209 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$46,170
Median earning men ± $1,036
$31,070
Median earning women ± $1,309

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($70,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,716), and Public Administration ($66,688).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($55,403), Public Administration ($48,906), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($42,083).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 837
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 452
    Manufacturing
  3. 436
    Retail Trade

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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%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman 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.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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

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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

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

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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.

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).

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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.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 7 degrees awarded
  2. 7 degrees awarded
  3. 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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 103 degrees awarded
  2. 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.

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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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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.

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Clearfield County, PA was $118,300 in 2022, which is 0.42 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $104,300 to $118,300, a 13.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Clearfield County, PA is 77.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Clearfield County, PA have an average commute time of 25.9 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 $56,982. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Clearfield County, PA was Census Tract 3304 with a value of $98,224, followed by Census Tract 3314.01 and Census Tract 3317, with respective values of $66,131 and $61,827.

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%.

Property

$118,300
Median Property Value 2022
±$4,350
$24,695
Median Property Taxes
±$962

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.

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Rent vs Own

77.8%
Homeownership
2022
60.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 77.8% of the housing units in Clearfield County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.7%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 3304
  2. Census Tract 3314.01
  3. Census Tract 3317

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clearfield County, PA was Census Tract 3304 with a value of $98,224, followed by Census Tract 3314.01 and Census Tract 3317, with respective values of $66,131 and $61,827.

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

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Household Income

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$56,982
Median Household Income
± $1,591
31.7k
Number of Households
± 1,063

In 2022, the median household income of the 31.7k households in Clearfield County, PA grew to $56,982 from the previous year's value of $52,826.

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.

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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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (79.6%)
  2. Carpooled (9.78%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.53%)

In 2022, 79.6% of workers in Clearfield County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.78%) and those who worked at home (6.53%).

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Commute Time

25.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clearfield County, PA have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.96% of the workforce in Clearfield County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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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%.

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Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clearfield County, PA (10.3k out of 74.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

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.

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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%.

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Health

94.7% of the population of Clearfield County, PA has health coverage, with 41% on employee plans, 22.3% on Medicaid, 16.8% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.53% 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, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.4% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.34%
Uninsured
41%
Employer Coverage
22.3%
Medicaid
16.8%
Medicare
13.1%
Non-Group
1.53%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clearfield County, PA grew by 0.86% from 5.3% to 5.34%.

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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.

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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.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.06% in Clearfield County, PA.

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