Clarks Green, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clarks Green, Pennsylvania
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Location in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
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 Clarks Green, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Clarks Green, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
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| • Total | 1,524 |
| • Density | 2,853.93/sq mi (1,102.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
18411
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-13864 |
Clarks Green is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is part of the wider Northeastern Pennsylvania region. In 2020, about 1,529 people lived there.
About Clarks Green
Clarks Green is a quiet community in Pennsylvania. It's a great place to learn about how small towns are organized.
Where is Clarks Green?
Clarks Green is located at coordinates 41°29′54″N 75°41′41″W. It covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.38 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the borough's borders.
Who Lives in Clarks Green?
The number of people living in Clarks Green has changed over the years. In 1880, only 207 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,529. This shows how the town has developed over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 207 | — | |
| 1920 | 350 | — | |
| 1930 | 694 | 98.3% | |
| 1940 | 726 | 4.6% | |
| 1950 | 824 | 13.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,256 | 52.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,674 | 33.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,862 | 11.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,603 | −13.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,630 | 1.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,476 | −9.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,529 | 3.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,525 | 3.3% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,476 people living in Clarks Green. Most residents were White, with smaller numbers of African American, American Indian, and Asian people. Some residents also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many families live in Clarks Green. About 27% of households had children under 18 living with them in 2010. The town has people of all ages, from young children to seniors. About 22.5% of the population was under 18, and 18.3% was 65 or older.
