State
County
Land Area
1.6 sq mi
Density
3,670.7/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.63%
Growth Since 2010
9.53%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Clarion is a city located in Pennsylvania. With a 2020 population of 5,779, it is the 153rd largest city in Pennsylvania and the 4382nd largest city in the United States. Clarion is currently growing at a rate of 0.63% annually and its population has increased by 9.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,276 in 2010. Clarion reached it's highest population of 6,664 in 1980. Spanning over 2 miles, Clarion has a population density of 3,671 people per square mile.
The average household income in Clarion is $44,866 with a poverty rate of 30.59%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $649 per month, and the median house value is $124,200. The median age in Clarion is 25 years, 25.2 years for males, and 24.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 77.9 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clarion was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,113 | 91.63% |
| Black or African American | 313 | 5.61% |
| Two or More Races | 88 | 1.58% |
| Asian | 60 | 1.08% |
| Some Other Race | 6 | 0.11% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,320 | 2.1 | 34.4 |
| Non Family | 1,388 | 1.35 | 22.3 |
| Married | 559 | 3.14 | 69.2 |
| Female | 210 | 3.3 | 31.4 |
| Male | 163 | 3.4 | 22.1 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 1.04% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 1.83% |
| High School Graduate | 1,046 | 37.57% |
| Some College | 324 | 11.64% |
| Associates Degree | 266 | 9.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 504 | 18.10% |
| Graduate Degree | 564 | 20.26% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,599 | 2,534 | 1,009 |
| Black | 80 | 65 | |
| Asian | 60 | 60 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 45 | 45 | 37 |
| Multiple Races | 8 | 8 | |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
95.23% of Clarion residents speak only English, while 4.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.06% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,418 | 1,491 | 33.75% |
| Black | 265 | 2 | 0.75% |
30.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.96%
Male Poverty Rate
34.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarion is White, with 33.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarion is Black, with 0.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.61%.
24.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.1%
Male Marriage Rate
22.0%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 181 | 4.15% |
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
95.65%
Native Born
4.35%
Foreign Born
2.33%
Non Citizen
2.03%
Naturalized
95.65% of Clarion residents were born in the United States, with 74.41% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,779 | 36 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 5,743 | 36 | 0.63% |
| 2019 | 5,707 | 36 | 0.63% |
| 2018 | 5,671 | -173 | -2.96% |
| 2017 | 5,844 | 526 | 9.89% |
| 2016 | 5,318 | -50 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 5,368 | 522 | 10.77% |
| 2014 | 4,846 | 12 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 4,834 | -90 | -1.83% |
| 2012 | 4,924 | -238 | -4.61% |
| 2011 | 5,162 | -101 | -1.92% |
| 2010 | 5,263 | -922 | -1.60% |
| 2000 | 6,185 | -272 | -0.43% |
| 1990 | 6,457 | -207 | -0.32% |
| 1980 | 6,664 | 569 | 0.90% |
| 1970 | 6,095 | 1,137 | 2.09% |
| 1960 | 4,958 | 549 | 1.18% |
| 1950 | 4,409 | 611 | 1.50% |
| 1940 | 3,798 | 597 | 1.72% |
| 1930 | 3,201 | 408 | 1.37% |
| 1920 | 2,793 | 181 | 0.67% |
| 1910 | 2,612 | 0.00% |