Clearfield, PA Demographics

A map of Clearfield's Population by Race

Clearfield, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 5,873, a slight decrease from the 5,962 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.4% White, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, 1.2% Black, 0.9% Hispanic, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Clearfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Clearfield has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Clearfield, that probability was 14.1% in 2020 and 12.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Clearfield is ranked the 223rd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Clearfield was ranked the 210th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Clearfield's White Population

5,488 residents of Clearfield, or 93.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Clearfield is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Clearfield ranks 767th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clearfield's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Clearfield's population has increased from 92.6% to 93.4%.

Clearfield is more White than neighboring Curwensville (92.4% White), and Bigler (78.3% White). Clearfield is less White than neighboring Plymptonville (97.5% White), Hyde (99.9% White), and Wallaceton (93.9% White).

Clearfield's Black Population

73 residents of Clearfield, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Clearfield is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Clearfield ranks 880th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clearfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. Black residents' share of Clearfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Clearfield is more Black than neighboring Plymptonville (0.1% Black), Hyde (0% Black), Curwensville (0.9% Black), and Bigler (0% Black). Clearfield is less Black than neighboring Wallaceton (4.8% Black).

Clearfield's Asian Population

92 residents of Clearfield, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Clearfield is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Clearfield ranks 754th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clearfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 114.0%. Asian residents' share of Clearfield's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.6%.

Clearfield is more Asian than neighboring Plymptonville (0% Asian), Hyde (0% Asian), Curwensville (0% Asian), Bigler (0% Asian), and Wallaceton (0% Asian).

Clearfield's Hispanic Population

51 residents of Clearfield, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Clearfield is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Clearfield ranks 1284th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clearfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 39.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Clearfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Clearfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Plymptonville (0.8% Hispanic), Hyde (0% Hispanic), Curwensville (0.5% Hispanic), Bigler (0% Hispanic), and Wallaceton (0% Hispanic).

Clearfield's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Clearfield, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Clearfield is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Clearfield ranks 958th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clearfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Clearfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Clearfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Plymptonville (0% Native American/Other), Hyde (0% Native American/Other), Bigler (0% Native American/Other), and Wallaceton (0% Native American/Other). Clearfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Curwensville (2.6% Native American/Other).

Clearfield's Multiracial Population

158 residents of Clearfield, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Clearfield is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Clearfield ranks 731st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clearfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Clearfield's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.7%.

Clearfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Plymptonville (1.6% Multiracial), Hyde (0.1% Multiracial), and Wallaceton (1.4% Multiracial). Clearfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Curwensville (3.6% Multiracial), and Bigler (21.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.