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EspañolCLEARFIELD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
'Clearfield County' is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2000, the population was 83,382.
Clearfield County was created on March 26, 1804 from parts of Huntingdon and Lycoming Counties but was administered as part of Centre County until 1812. Its county seat is Clearfield6.
Law and Government
Pennsylvania State Senate
| District | Senator | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Joseph B. Scarnati | Republican |
| 35 | John N. Wozniak | Democrat |
| 41 | Donald C. White | Republican |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
| District | Representative | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Camille George | Democrat |
| 75 | Dan Surra | Democrat |
United States House of Representatives
| District | Representative | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | John Peterson | Republican |
| 9 | Bill Shuster | Republican |
United States Senate
| Senator | Party |
|---|---|
| Arlen Specter | Republican |
| Bob Casey | Democrat |
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of . of it is land and of it (0.56%) is water.
Adjacent Counties
★ Elk County (north)
★ Cameron County (north)
★ Clinton County (northeast)
★ Centre County (east)
★ Blair County (southeast)
★ Cambria County (south)
★ Indiana County (west)
★ Jefferson County (west)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 83,382 people, 32,785 households, and 22,916 families residing in the county. The population density was 28/km² (73/mi²). There were 37,855 housing units at an average density of 13/km² (33/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.40% White, 1.49% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. 0.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 32,785 households out of which 29.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.60% were married couples living together, 9.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 26.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.70% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 99.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.50 males.
Municipalities
Map of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels, showing Cities and Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).
Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, , and, in at most two cases, towns. The following cities, boroughs and townships are located in Clearfield County:
Cities
★ DuBois
Boroughs
Townships
Census-designated places
Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well.
★ Hyde ★ Plymptonville | ★ Sandy ★ Treasure Lake |
Recreation
There are two Pennsylvania state parks in Clearfield County.
★ Parker Dam State Park
★ S. B. Elliott State Park
Education
Colleges and universities
★ Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania at Clearfield, Pennsylvania
★ Pennsylvania State University at DuBois, Pennsylvania
Map of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania Public School Districts
Community, Junior and Technical Colleges
★ Clearfield County Career and Technology Center
★ Dubois Business College
★ Triangle Tech
Public School Districts
★ Clearfield Area School District
★ Curwensville Area School District
★ Dubois Area School District
★ Glendale School District
★ Harmony Area School District
★ Moshannon Valley School District
★ Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District
★ Purchase Line School District
★ West Branch Area School District (also in Clinton County)
External links
★ History of Townships in Clearfield County, PA
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