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Clarion County, PA market data
How Clarion County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 36,680
- −1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 15,049
- Median household income
- $62,649
- +34.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $155,700
- Jobs located here
- 11,958
- Highest market score
- 75
- Clothing, shoes and laundry, #227 of 2,210 scored counties
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What this means
Clarion County has an estimated 36,680 people and 15,049 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Clarion County declined 1.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Clarion County is $62,649, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 34.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Clarion County runs highest on groceries (an index of 98, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and lowest on pets (59).
Of the business types scored in Clarion County, clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (75); clothing and shoe stores (73); and real estate agents and brokers (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For clothing, shoe and laundry businesses, that ranks #227 of 2,210 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (4.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (63% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Clarion County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Clarion County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 75 | #227 of 2,210 | 13 | 8.6 | $2.3M | 256 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 73 | #279 of 2,087 | 10 | 6.6 | $2.9M | 231 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 69 | #245 of 2,176 | 22 | 14.6 | Index only | 202 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 65 | #357 of 2,057 | 13 | 8.6 | $3.2M | 130 | 15 |
| Real estate | 62 | #493 of 2,229 | 24 | 15.9 | Index only | 233 | 15 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 59 | #628 of 2,088 | 13 | 8.6 | $781K | 118 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 53 | #756 of 1,769 | 8 | 5.3 | $1.6M | 187 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 49 | #955 of 1,886 | 10 | 6.6 | $1.6M | 160 | 10 |
| Convenience stores | 49 | #1,157 of 2,261 | 16 | 10.6 | $5.8M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 45 | #1,161 of 2,070 | 9 | 6.0 | $10.3M | 111 | 12 |
| Barbershops | 42 | #889 of 1,356 | 6 | 4.0 | $2.2M | 116 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 40 | #1,089 of 1,611 | 6 | 4.0 | $1.1M | 106 | 17 |
| Gyms | 40 | #1,243 of 1,792 | 11 | 7.3 | $923K | 71 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 40 | #1,474 of 2,272 | 23 | 15.3 | $1.1M | 87 | 6 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 40 | #1,590 of 2,402 | 37 | 24.6 | $2.5M | 74 | 14 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 39 | #1,169 of 1,656 | 8 | 5.3 | $2M | 110 | 22 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 39 | #1,666 of 2,405 | 68 | 45.2 | $748K | 113 | 29 |
| Physical therapy | 38 | #1,035 of 1,422 | 9 | 6.0 | $1.7M | 73 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 38 | #1,466 of 2,063 | 14 | 9.3 | $3.6M | 98 | 8 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 37 | #1,610 of 2,222 | 22 | 14.6 | $2.3M | 76 | 25 |
| Roofing and gutters | 36 | #891 of 1,177 | 7 | 4.7 | $5.9M | 69 | 3 |
| Nail salons | 33 | #1,081 of 1,328 | 8 | 5.3 | $1.6M | 98 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 32 | #1,941 of 2,405 | 150 | 99.7 | $339K | 91 | 63 |
| Pizza | 30 | #1,801 of 2,090 | 20 | 13.3 | $2.5M | 50 | 25 |
| Gas stations | 30 | #1,955 of 2,358 | 23 | 15.3 | $1.4M | 58 | 15 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 29 | #1,647 of 1,889 | 16 | 10.6 | $3.2M | 77 | 8 |
| Tire shops | 27 | #1,282 of 1,530 | 7 | 4.7 | $1.9M | 76 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 25 | #1,362 of 1,490 | 10 | 6.6 | $1.6M | 66 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 25 | #1,377 of 1,493 | 10 | 6.6 | $1.7M | 58 | 13 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 25 | #1,668 of 1,771 | 14 | 9.3 | $1.2M | 72 | 21 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 24 | #2,230 of 2,394 | 119 | 79.1 | $132K | 87 | 44 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 24 | #2,243 of 2,385 | 67 | 44.5 | $195K | 92 | 20 |
| Funeral homes | 18 | #1,421 of 1,472 | 14 | 9.3 | $165K | 24 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 18 | #2,247 of 2,339 | 44 | 29.2 | $297K | 69 | 14 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 17 | #1,230 of 1,302 | 8 | 5.3 | $2M | 63 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 15 | #1,296 of 1,327 | 7 | 4.7 | $1.9M | 61 | 8 |
| Car washes and detailing | 13 | #1,411 of 1,451 | 10 | 6.6 | $1.3M | 53 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 11 | #1,462 of 1,485 | 6 | 4.0 | $1.4M | 50 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 11 | #2,359 of 2,378 | 49 | 32.6 | $270K | 61 | 29 |
| Auto repair and car care | 11 | #2,378 of 2,401 | 84 | 55.8 | $158K | 59 | 35 |
| Pet businesses | 5 | #2,199 of 2,200 | 29 | 19.3 | $280K | 32 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 4 | #1,459 of 1,461 | 12 | 8.0 | $677K | 27 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $10.3M | 216 | 6 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $2M | 45 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $5.6M | 88 | 8 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $5.2M | 21 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $20.5M | Too few | 6 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $14.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $29.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $16.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | 6 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Clarion County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $13.2M | $880 | 92 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $31.7M | $2,106 | 81 |
| Food away from home | $50.9M | $3,380 | 83 |
| Groceries | $93M | $6,181 | 98 |
| Personal care products and services | $13.1M | $869 | 87 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.4M | $424 | 73 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $10.2M | $675 | 69 |
| Medical and dental services | $15.7M | $1,045 | 81 |
| Pets | $8.1M | $540 | 59 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $29.3M | $1,948 | 95 |
| Vehicle insurance | $25.1M | $1,665 | 85 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $41M | $2,727 | 90 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $16.9M | $1,120 | 79 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $242.5M | $16,112 | 97 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Clarion County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 36,680−1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 15,049
- Median age
- 42.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 601 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 62
- Median household income
- $62,649+34.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $78,991
- Median home value
- $155,700
- Jobs located here
- 11,958
- Daytime population
- 33,936Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Clarion County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Clarion County at 36,680 people in 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 15,049 households. Median household income rose 34.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Clarion County, PA spend?
Households in Clarion County spend about $242.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $93M on groceries and $50.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Clarion County spend the most on groceries (an index of 98, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and the least on pets (59).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Clarion County, PA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Clarion County are for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (75); clothing and shoe stores (73); and real estate agents and brokers (69). Clarion County ranks #227 of 2,210 scored counties for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses.
How does Clarion County, PA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Clarion County is $62,649 a year, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $155,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Clarion County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (4.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (63% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 42 of the 56 business types have a score in Clarion County, each ranked against other counties.
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