Clinton County, Pennsylvania
Clinton County: County in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Clinton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 39,238 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 37,957 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lock Haven. The county was created 185 years ago in 1839.
Introduction to Clinton County, PA
Clinton County is a county located in north-central Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1839 and named after DeWitt Clinton, who was the governor of New York in the 1820s. The county seat and largest city is Lock Haven.
Geography
Clinton County covers an area of 898 square miles. It is located in the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians region of Pennsylvania. The county's terrain is characterized by forested mountains, valleys, and rolling hills. The West Branch Susquehanna River flows through the middle of the county.
Demographics
As of the 2020 census, Clinton County had a population of 38,684 people. The racial makeup of the county is 95.7% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 1.3% two or more races. The largest ancestry groups are German (35.9%), Irish (16.2%), Italian (9.3%), and English (6.4%).
Economy
The economy of Clinton County relies largely on manufacturing, health care, retail trade, and education. Major employers in the county include Lock Haven University, Jersey Shore Steel Company, and Susquehanna Health. Agriculture also plays a significant role, with dairy farming and timber harvesting being important industries. Popular tourist attractions include the Kettle Creek State Park and the Susquehanna River Walk.
Quick Facts about Clinton County
| Population : | 37,957 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| Different from : | Clinton County, Clinton County, Clinton County, Clinton County, Clinton County, Clinton County, Clinton County, Clinton County |
| Area : | 2326 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99% |
| Named for : | DeWitt Clinton |
| Capital : | Lock Haven |
| Establishment : | June 06, 1839 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:08:42 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Clinton County is located at 41°14'3"N 77°38'17"W (41.2340500, -77.6381100). It has 6 neighbors: Cameron County, Centre, Clearfield County, Lycoming County, Potter County and Union County.
Clinton County map
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The largest city of Clinton County is Lock Haven with a population of 8,694. Other cities include, Lamar population 2,514, Mill Hall population 1,586, Dunnstown population 1,360 and Flemington population 1,312. See all Clinton County cities & populated places.
Clinton County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clinton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lock Haven | 8,694 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Carroll | 6,549 | Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania |
| Pine | 4,891 | Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania |
| Lamar | 2,514 | Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Mill Hall | 1,586 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Avis | 1,476 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Dunnstown | 1,360 | Place in in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Flemington | 1,312 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Renovo | 1,191 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Castanea | 1,146 | Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania |
| Beech Creek | 685 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Loganton | 475 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| South Renovo | 422 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Gallagher | 378 | Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania |
| Keating | 293 | Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Leidy | 181 | Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania |
- Official Website
Official website of Clinton County
Clinton County has 6 neighbours.
- Cameron County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Centre county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Clearfield County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Lycoming County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Potter County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Union County county in Pennsylvania, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Clinton County decreased by 3.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 39,238 | - | census |
| 2011 | 39,511 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 39,734 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 39,831 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 39,486 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 39,400 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 39,017 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 38,830 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 38,696 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 38,632 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 37,957 | -1.78% | estimation process |
People born in Clinton County (2)
People born in Clinton County, including Major League Baseball pitcher and outfielder Jim Brown, baseball player Mike Mattimore, .
List
Other places with the same name (9)
- Clinton County , New York county in New York, United States with a population of 79,778 people.
- Clinton County , Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 79,753 people.
- Clinton County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States of America with a population of 46,392 people.
- Clinton County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States of America with a population of 41,921 people.
- Clinton County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 37,398 people.
- Clinton County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States of America with a population of 32,206 people.
- Clinton County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 20,553 people.
- Clinton County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 10,110 people.
Pennsylvania Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | 1,578,487 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Philadelphia | 1,578,487 | The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. |
| Allegheny County | 1,211,358 | County in the southwestern part of the U. |
| Montgomery County | 833,869 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Bucks County | 627,987 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Delaware County | 566,753 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lancaster County | 546,192 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Chester County | 526,759 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| York County | 450,448 | County in Maine, United States |
| Berks County | 421,017 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lehigh County | 370,802 | County in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Westmoreland County | 347,087 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Luzerne County | 316,982 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Northampton County | 305,892 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Pittsburgh | 299,226 | The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. |
| Dauphin County | 279,874 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
