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Sligo, PA
Borough in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
Population
731
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
520
ZIP codes
0
Sligo and its ZIP codes
Sligo at a glance
- Sligo is 79% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,679, 32% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,600 (58% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $770 a month.
Local data for Sligo, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sligo, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,679
Poverty rate
20.5%
Median home value
$106,600
Median rent
$770/mo
Homeownership
60.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
46.2
Average commute
36.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (195), Irish Americans (160), Italian Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clarion County. PPP loans are for Sligo.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,287
12,338 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,839
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$258M
FY 2026, $6,920 per person
How people get to work
Sligo, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 36.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sligo, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
551
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Sligo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CallensburgBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.1 |
| RimersburgBorough | 4.4 mi | 0.4 |
| KnoxBorough | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| St. PetersburgBorough | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| ClarionBorough | 9.5 mi | 1.6 |
| ParkerCity | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| FoxburgBorough | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| MarianneCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| ShippenvilleBorough | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| East BradyBorough | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| South BethlehemBorough | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| StrattanvilleBorough | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| New BethlehemBorough | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| DistantCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| EmlentonBorough | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| BruinBorough | 13 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sligo, PA in?
- Sligo is in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Sligo, PA?
- About 731 people live in Sligo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sligo?
- Nearby places include Callensburg (3.6 mi), Rimersburg (4.4 mi), Knox (9 mi), St. Petersburg (9.2 mi), Clarion (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023