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Madera, PA
Census-designated place in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Population
507
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
416
ZIP codes
0
Madera and its ZIP codes
Madera at a glance
- Madera is 43% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,250, 28% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,400 (63% below Pennsylvania).
Housing and community stats
Madera, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,250
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$95,400
Homeownership
90.5%
Bachelor's or higher
8.8%
Median age
46.8
Average commute
31.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (103), Irish Americans (50), Filipino Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clearfield County. PPP loans are for Madera.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,602
29,242 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$544M
FY 2026, $6,750 per person
How people get to work
Madera, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.8%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madera, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
621
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
195
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 16°F
42.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Madera
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RameyBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.9 |
| BrisbinBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.7 |
| HoutzdaleBorough | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| Glen HopeBorough | 4.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Blain CityCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| IrvonaBorough | 7.6 mi | 0.9 |
| CoalportBorough | 7.9 mi | 0.4 |
| RosebudCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| Osceola MillsBorough | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Glen RicheyCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.7 |
| FlintonCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| BlandburgCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| West DecaturCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Sandy RidgeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| CurwensvilleBorough | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Chester HillBorough | 11 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Madera, PA in?
- Madera is in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Madera, PA?
- About 507 people live in Madera, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Madera?
- Nearby places include Ramey (2.3 mi), Brisbin (3.9 mi), Houtzdale (4 mi), Glen Hope (4.3 mi), Blain City (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023