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Clarence, PA
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Population
795
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
299
ZIP codes
0
Clarence and its ZIP codes
Clarence at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $72,750 a year, 7% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,400 (32% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $790 a month.
Local data for Clarence, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clarence, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,750
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$173,400
Median rent
$790/mo
Homeownership
82.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
33.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (146), Polish Americans (98), Irish Americans (85).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Centre County. PPP loans are for Clarence.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,553
69,346 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,070
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $10,531 per person
How people get to work
Clarence, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clarence, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
790
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
266
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 14°F
44.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Clarence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Snow ShoeBorough | 1.3 mi | 0.6 |
| MoshannonCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Pine GlenCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| YarnellCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.1 |
| RunvilleCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| DriftingCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| GrassflatCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.5 |
| Moose RunCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| KarthausCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| UnionvilleBorough | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Eagle CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| LanseCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| OrvistonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| MilesburgBorough | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| KylertownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| WinburneCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clarence, PA in?
- Clarence is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Clarence, PA?
- About 795 people live in Clarence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clarence?
- Nearby places include Snow Shoe (1.3 mi), Moshannon (3.1 mi), Pine Glen (6.5 mi), Yarnell (7.6 mi), Runville (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023