Clarion is a borough located in Clarion County Pennsylvania. Clarion has a 2024 population of 4,418. It is also the county seat of Clarion County. Clarion is currently growing at a rate of 2.86% annually and its population has increased by 12.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,926 in 2020.
The average household income in Clarion is $64,949 with a poverty rate of 20.34%. The median age in Clarion is 25 years: 28.1 years for males, and 23.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clarion was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,722 | 88.51% |
| Black or African American | 304 | 7.23% |
| Asian | 61 | 1.45% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 1.43% |
| Other race | 58 | 1.38% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,536 | 2.28 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Non Family | 788 | 1.49 | 26.5 | 73.5 |
| Married | 478 | 3.24 | 77 | 23 |
| Female | 194 | 2.91 | 8.2 | 91.8 |
| Male | 76 | 2.75 | 30.3 | 69.7 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
40.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 3.52% |
| Associates Degree | 134 | 6.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 545 | 25.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 434 | 20.66% |
| High School Graduate | 652 | 31.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 1.24% |
| Some College | 236 | 11.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,852 | 1,752 | 819 |
| Black | 127 | 127 | 79 |
| Hispanic | 57 | 57 | 32 |
| Asian | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Other Race | 28 | 28 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,526 | $43,889 | $51,140 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,493 | $71,754 | $57,250 |
| High School Graduate | $24,643 | $0 | $24,256 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,162 | $43,162 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,641 | $53,269 | $34,615 |
| Some College | $29,293 | $0 | $28,750 |
$41,641
Average Earnings
$53,269
Average Male
$34,615
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.92% of Clarion residents speak only English, while 5.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,021 | 703 | 23.27% |
| Other | 58 | 9 | 15.52% |
20.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.45%
Male Poverty Rate
26.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarion is White, with 23.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarion is Other, with 15.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.57% |
| High School | 14.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 64.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 52.17% |
| Female Employed | 13.62% |
| Male Employed | 11.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,412 | $87,903 |
| Households | $43,178 | $64,949 |
| Married Families | $97,794 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,833 | $39,286 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.2%
Male Marriage Rate
21.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
126
Number of Veterans
126
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 126 | 4.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.39%
Born in Clarion
96.1%
Native Born
3.9%
Foreign Born
2.4%
Non Citizen
1.5%
Naturalized
96.1% of Clarion residents were born in the United States, with 74.39% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,033 | 123 | 2.51% |
| 2028 | 4,910 | 123 | 2.57% |
| 2027 | 4,787 | 123 | 2.64% |
| 2026 | 4,664 | 123 | 2.71% |
| 2025 | 4,541 | 123 | 2.78% |
| 2024 | 4,418 | 123 | 2.86% |
| 2023 | 4,295 | -22 | -0.51% |
| 2022 | 4,317 | -116 | -2.62% |
| 2021 | 4,433 | 507 | 12.91% |
| 2020 | 3,926 | -1,790 | -31.32% |
| 2019 | 5,716 | 38 | 0.67% |
| 2018 | 5,678 | -168 | -2.87% |
| 2017 | 5,846 | 526 | 9.89% |
| 2016 | 5,320 | -50 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 5,370 | 521 | 10.74% |
| 2014 | 4,849 | 12 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 4,837 | -89 | -1.81% |
| 2012 | 4,926 | -236 | -4.57% |
| 2011 | 5,162 | -101 | -1.92% |
| 2010 | 5,263 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,185 | -272 | -4.21% |
| 1990 | 6,457 | -207 | -3.11% |
| 1980 | 6,664 | 569 | 9.34% |
| 1970 | 6,095 | 1,137 | 22.93% |
| 1960 | 4,958 | 549 | 12.45% |
| 1950 | 4,409 | 611 | 16.09% |
| 1940 | 3,798 | 597 | 18.65% |
| 1930 | 3,201 | 408 | 14.61% |
| 1920 | 2,793 | 181 | 6.93% |
| 1910 | 2,612 | -2,421 | -48.1% |