St. Clairsville Population

1810–2026

4,896

2026 projection

3.9% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for St. Clairsville. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,896-300.61%
20254,926-290.59%
20244,955-170.34%
20234,972-280.56%
20225,000-430.85%
20215,043-531.04%
20205,096-370.72%
20195,133+1302.60%
20185,003-450.89%
20175,048-370.73%

Showing 10 of 37 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

St. Clairsville has a population change about the same as Belmont County, and lower than Ohio and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Belmont County−2.8%
  • St. Clairsville−2.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

St. Clairsville Demographics

40.4median age

Median age

Female51.3 yrs
Male34.9 yrs

Adults

4,013
1,454 seniors (65+) · 36% of adults2,559 other adults

Sex

Female 49.3% · 2,467Male 50.7% · 2,536

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 50 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

St. Clairsville Income

$76,480median household income

Median household income

$76,480

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$48,699

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.6%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

St. Clairsville Marital Status

46% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married46%49%44%
Never married29%37%21%
Divorced10%7%13%
Widowed12%2%20%
Separated3%4%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201