Clarence, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Clarence, Pennsylvania
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Location of Clarence in Centre County
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Location of Centre County in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Centre |
| Township | Snow Shoe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.66 sq mi (6.88 km2) |
| • Land | 2.66 sq mi (6.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,400 ft (400 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 604 |
| • Density | 227.24/sq mi (87.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16829
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| FIPS code | 42-13768 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1171899 |
Clarence is a small community in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It's not an officially incorporated town or city.
Clarence is part of the State College, Pennsylvania area. In 2020, about 604 people lived there.
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Where is Clarence Located?
Clarence is found in the northern part of Centre County. It's close to the middle of Snow Shoe Township. The community of Snow Shoe borders Clarence to the south.
If you're traveling on Interstate 80, Exit 147 is about 3 miles south of Clarence.
Clarence's Natural Surroundings
Clarence covers an area of about 2.66 square miles (6.88 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The town is located in a valley. This valley is formed by the North Fork of Beech Creek. This creek flows east into Bald Eagle Creek. Bald Eagle Creek then joins the West Branch Susquehanna River.
Who Lives in Clarence?
The U.S. Census helps us learn about the people living in Clarence.
Population Changes Over Time
- In 2000, there were 577 people living in Clarence.
- By 2010, the population had grown slightly to 626 people.
- In the most recent 2020 census, the population was 604 people.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 226 households in Clarence. A household is a group of people living together. Most of these households (about 62%) were married couples. About 31% of households had children under 18 living with them.
Some households (about 23%) were made up of people living alone. About 15% of these were people aged 65 or older. The average household had about 2.55 people.
Age Groups in Clarence
The population of Clarence includes people of all ages:
- About 24% of residents were under 18 years old.
- Around 7.6% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 26.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24% were aged 45 to 64.
- Around 17.7% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in Clarence was 39 years. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older.
Income in Clarence
In 2000, the median income for a household in Clarence was about $31,447 per year. For families, the median income was higher, around $40,375. The per capita income (income per person) was about $16,666.
A small percentage of families (about 2.3%) and individuals (about 6.5%) lived below the poverty line. This included some children and older adults.
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