Clarence, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2010: 626.
Population change since 2000: +8.5%
Males: 273  (43.7%)
Females: 353  (56.3%)
Median resident age:

45.6 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 16829, 16874.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,548 (it was $31,447 in 2000)
Clarence:

$67,548
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,947 (it was $16,666 in 2000)

Clarence CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $171,296 (it was $71,500 in 2000)
Clarence:

$171,296
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $189,960; detached houses: $189,116; mobile homes: $187,696

Median gross rent in 2022: $681.

March 2022 cost of living index in Clarence: 90.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.8%
(5.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 62.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Clarence, PA (2022)
    • 83898.7%White alone
    • 50.6%Two or more races
    • 20.2%Hispanic

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According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Clarence, Pennsylvania as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Clarence is 563 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: Slovak (24.5%), American (19.3%), German (12.6%), Polish (6.4%), Italian (6.1%), Czechoslovakian (4.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1410 feet

Land area: 1.65 square miles.

Population density: 380 people per square mile   (very low).

Clarence, Pennsylvania map

2 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.2%
Pennsylvania:

7.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,567 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,082 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lancaster, PA (111.2 miles , pop. 56,348).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (114.3 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (164.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Snow Shoe borough, PA (1.2 miles ),
Moshannon, PA (1.8 miles ),
Pine Glen, PA (2.4 miles ),
Grassflat, PA (3.0 miles ),
Unionville borough, PA (3.3 miles ),
Orviston, PA (3.3 miles),
Milesburg borough, PA (3.3 miles ),
Kylertown, PA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.05 N, Longitude: 77.95 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 814

Distribution of median household income in Clarence, PA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Clarence, PA in 2022

Property values in Clarence, PA

Clarence satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Most common industries in Clarence, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (15.1%)
  • Construction (9.9%)
  • Public administration (6.5%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
  • Truck transportation (4.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.3%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (10.1%)
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Truck transportation (7.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.4%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (24.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.1%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Health care (5.6%)
  • Management of companies & enterprises (4.0%)
  • Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Clarence, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.1%)
  • Construction laborers (6.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.3%)
  • Child care workers (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)

Average climate in Clarence, Pennsylvania

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Clarence, Pennsylvania average temperatures Clarence, Pennsylvania average precipitation Clarence, Pennsylvania humidity Clarence, Pennsylvania wind speed Clarence, Pennsylvania snowfall Clarence, Pennsylvania sunshine Clarence, Pennsylvania clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 80.3. This is about average.

City:

80.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 3.55. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.55
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.174. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.174
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.2. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.2
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Clarence-area historical tornado activity is below Pennsylvania state average. It is 48% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 34.9 miles away from the Clarence place center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category F4 tornado 44.9 miles away from the place center killed 4 people and injured 40 people.

Earthquake activity:

Clarence-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 62% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 217.2 miles away from Clarence center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 130.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 171.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 112.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 272.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 113.5 miles away from Clarence center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Centre County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Clarence topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Clarence:

  • CENTRE CREST HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BELLEFONTE, PA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Clarence:

  • Pennsylvania State University-World Campus (about 17 miles; University Park, PA; Full-time enrollment: 4,893)
  • Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (about 18 miles; University Park, PA; FT enrollment: 45,483)
  • Lock Haven University (about 27 miles; Lock Haven, PA; FT enrollment: 5,184)
  • Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona (about 43 miles; Altoona, PA; FT enrollment: 3,656)
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology (about 50 miles; Williamsport, PA; FT enrollment: 5,291)
  • Saint Francis University (about 53 miles; Loretto, PA; FT enrollment: 2,636)
  • Bucknell University (about 56 miles; Lewisburg, PA; FT enrollment: 3,418)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Snow Shop Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Saint Michaels Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: North Fork Beech Creek (A), Little Sandy Run (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Centre County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.0%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.2%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Clarence:

Marital status in Clarence, PA
  • Never married: 21.1%
  • Now married: 56.7%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

For population 25 years and over in Clarence:

  • High school or higher: 89.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 2.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Clarence, PA (based on Centre County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant23,99792
Catholic19,2038
Evangelical Protestant11,66478
Other2,51011
Orthodox2292
Black Protestant1711
None96,216-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 20
This county:

1.39 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Centre County:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Centre County:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 40
This county:

2.78 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 89
Centre County:

6.19 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.0%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Centre County:

27.1%
Pennsylvania:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.6%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Clarence:

55.5%
Pennsylvania:

50.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Clarence:

41.0%
Pennsylvania:

47.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.5
Pennsylvania:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

28.7%
Pennsylvania:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Clarence:

7.9%
Pennsylvania:

10.9%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Clarence:

6.5
Pennsylvania:

6.8

Overweight people:
Clarence:

21.6%
Pennsylvania:

34.3%

General health condition:
This city:

47.4%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Clarence:

85.9%
Pennsylvania:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Clarence, PA Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Clarence:

  • WPHB (1260 AM; 5 kW; PHILIPSBURG, PA)
  • WIEZ (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEWISTOWN, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WBLF (970 AM; 1 kW; BELLEFONTE, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WRSC (1390 AM; 2 kW; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WCPA (900 AM; 2 kW; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: CLEARFIELD BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKOK (1070 AM; 10 kW; SUNBURY, PA; Owner: SUNBURY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHUN (1150 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES, LLC)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Clarence:

  • WPSU-FM (91.5 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WGMR (101.1 FM; TYRONE, PA; Owner: CARY H. SIMPSON DBA ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WUBZ-FM (105.9 FM; PHILIPSBURG, PA; Owner: MOSHANNON VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBHV (103.1 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WTLR (89.9 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: CENTRAL PENNSYLIA CHRISTIAN INST)
  • WZWW (95.3 FM; BELLEFONTE, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WBUS (93.7 FM; BOALSBURG, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WJHT (107.9 FM; PORT MATILDA, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WOWY (98.7 FM; PLEASANT GAP, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W270AG (101.9 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: SALT & LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WZYY (106.9 FM; RENOVO, PA; Owner: WESTVIEW COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WLTS (94.5 FM; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WQBR (99.9 FM; AVIS, PA; Owner: MAXIMUM IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLAK (103.5 FM; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WQYX (93.1 FM; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: CLEARFIELD BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WOKW (102.9 FM; CURWENSVILLE, PA; Owner: RAYMARK BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WQWK (97.1 FM; UNIVERSITY PARK, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WQJU (107.1 FM; MIFFLINTOWN, PA; Owner: CENTRAL PA CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WJRC (90.9 FM; LEWISTOWN, PA; Owner: SALT AND LIGHT MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC)
  • WXMJ (99.5 FM; MOUNT UNION, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Clarence:

  • WPSX-TV (Channel 3; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WHVL-LP (Channel 29; STATE COLLEGE, ETC., PA; Owner: CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W59AI (Channel 59; STATE COLLEGE, PA; Owner: PEAK MEDIA OF PA LICENSEE LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 15.2mTotal length
  • $2,088,000Total costs
  • 31,434Total average daily traffic
  • 11,952Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KA3YQH, Grant Date: 02/02/1993, Expiration Date: 02/02/2003, Cancellation Date: 02/03/2005, Registrant: Larry L Ellsworth, Box 508, Clarence, PA 16829

  • Call Sign: KB3FZK, Licensee ID: L00316450, Grant Date: 02/16/2022, Expiration Date: 02/16/2032, Certifier: Christopher Baughman, Registrant: Christopher J W Baughman, 1262 Clarence Road, Clarence, PA 16829

  • Call Sign: KC3GOH, Licensee ID: L02005695, Grant Date: 02/26/2016, Expiration Date: 02/26/2026, Certifier: Jimmy S Stewart, Registrant: Jimmy S Stewart, 1351 Clarence Rd, Clarence, PA 16829

  • Call Sign: KC3UWG, Licensee ID: L02601358, Grant Date: 09/29/2022, Expiration Date: 09/29/2032, Certifier: Nathan Fox, Registrant: Nathan Fox, 4955 Shimerville Rd, Clarence, PA 19031


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED0$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$52,250
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0102.00

Most common first names in Clarence, PA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2875.2 years
Mary2578.9 years
Anna1985.0 years
Joseph1678.4 years
Helen975.6 years
Andy975.8 years
Andrew870.7 years
Paul773.1 years
Steve781.6 years
Elizabeth678.2 years
Most common last names in Clarence, PA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Koleno979.5 years
Bucha875.5 years
Basalla775.6 years
Biggans673.2 years
Kochik676.5 years
Puhalla578.8 years
Rogus580.4 years
Stasko571.9 years
Alexander473.3 years
Almashie473.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Clarence, PA
  • 55.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 12.4%Wood
  • 10.4%Coal or coke
  • 8.7%Utility gas
  • 8.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.3%Electricity
  • 1.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Clarence, PA
  • 50.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 28.6%Electricity
  • 10.7%Wood
  • 10.7%No fuel used


Clarence compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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