Pennsylvania

Clinton

37,450

2020 population

1840

first census record

census records

About Clinton

Clinton, Pennsylvania, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 8,323. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 37,450.

Its recorded population peaked at 39,238 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 5 percent.

On the ground today, 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	37,450
2010	39,238
2000	37,914
1990	37,182
1980	38,971
1970	37,721
1960	37,619
1950	36,532
1940	34,557
1930	32,319
1920	33,555
1910	31,545
1900	29,197
1890	28,685
1880	26,278
1870	23,211
1860	17,723
1850	11,207
1840	8,323

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Clinton

National Register of Historic Places listings in Clinton, Pennsylvania.

Water Street District

Lock Haven

Rich-McCormick Woolen Factory

Woolrich

Packer, Isaac A., Farm

Lock Haven

Farrandsville Iron Furnace

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Frequently asked about Clinton

When does Clinton first appear in the US census?

Clinton, Pennsylvania first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 8,323.

What is the population of Clinton?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Clinton had a recorded population of 37,450.

When did Clinton's population peak?

Clinton's recorded population peaked at 39,238 in 2010.

How many historic places are in Clinton?

10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Clinton, Pennsylvania.

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