County profile · Pennsylvania
Clinton County, PA market data
How Clinton County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 37,870
- +1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 15,424
- Median household income
- $60,816
- +19.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $175,900
- Jobs located here
- 12,199
- Highest market score
- 77
- Real estate agents and brokers, #62 of 2,176 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Clinton County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Clinton County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Clinton County has an estimated 37,870 people and 15,424 households. Population estimates put the population change in Clinton County from 2020 to 2025 at +1.3%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Clinton County is $60,816, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 19.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Clinton County runs highest on groceries (an index of 98, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and lowest on pets (60).
Of the business types scored in Clinton County, real estate agents and brokers (77), real estate businesses (75) and coffee shops and cafes (71) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #62 of 2,176 scored counties.
Clinton County is part of the Lock Haven area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (72% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (66% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Clinton County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Clinton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 77 | #62 of 2,176 | 17 | 11.0 | Index only | 269 | 5 |
| Real estate | 75 | #103 of 2,229 | 20 | 13.0 | Index only | 288 | 10 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 71 | #262 of 2,063 | 7 | 4.5 | $7.5M | 202 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 70 | #436 of 2,261 | 12 | 7.8 | $7.9M | 101 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 67 | #460 of 2,222 | 12 | 7.8 | $4.4M | 143 | 21 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 66 | #492 of 2,087 | 16 | 10.4 | $1.9M | 149 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 66 | #494 of 2,210 | 23 | 14.9 | $1.3M | 149 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 65 | #396 of 2,088 | 10 | 6.5 | $1.1M | 160 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 63 | #584 of 2,070 | 7 | 4.5 | $13.6M | 146 | 8 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 63 | #655 of 2,402 | 25 | 16.2 | $3.8M | 112 | 11 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 61 | #450 of 1,771 | 7 | 4.5 | $2.5M | 148 | 15 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 59 | #584 of 1,889 | 11 | 7.1 | $4.8M | 115 | 4 |
| Gyms | 58 | #597 of 1,792 | 7 | 4.5 | $1.5M | 116 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 55 | #570 of 1,493 | 5 | 3.2 | $3.5M | 119 | 12 |
| Pizza | 54 | #865 of 2,090 | 12 | 7.8 | $4.4M | 86 | 21 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 54 | #1,010 of 2,405 | 128 | 83.0 | $409K | 110 | 54 |
| Insurance agencies | 51 | #1,072 of 2,272 | 16 | 10.4 | $1.6M | 126 | 11 |
| Car washes and detailing | 49 | #740 of 1,451 | 5 | 3.2 | $2.7M | 106 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 47 | #893 of 1,611 | 7 | 4.5 | $942K | 94 | 11 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 46 | #1,084 of 1,886 | 13 | 8.4 | $1.3M | 128 | 11 |
| Electricians | 45 | #722 of 1,160 | 8 | 5.2 | $5.3M | 44 | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 45 | #1,003 of 1,656 | 7 | 4.5 | $2.3M | 131 | 29 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 45 | #1,031 of 1,707 | 11 | 7.1 | $3.9M | 81 | 14 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 45 | #1,441 of 2,385 | 50 | 32.4 | $269K | 126 | 17 |
| Funeral homes | 41 | #955 of 1,472 | 7 | 4.5 | $354K | 52 | 5 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 41 | #1,584 of 2,405 | 76 | 49.3 | $689K | 104 | 28 |
| Home repair trades | 40 | #1,513 of 2,057 | 28 | 18.2 | $1.5M | 62 | 22 |
| Barbershops | 38 | #961 of 1,356 | 8 | 5.2 | $1.7M | 89 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 38 | #1,721 of 2,339 | 31 | 20.1 | $434K | 101 | 13 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 37 | #1,038 of 1,461 | 5 | 3.2 | $1.7M | 66 | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 36 | #897 of 1,177 | 9 | 5.8 | $4.7M | 56 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 36 | #1,808 of 2,401 | 60 | 38.9 | $223K | 83 | 22 |
| Pet businesses | 33 | #1,790 of 2,200 | 16 | 10.4 | $522K | 59 | 7 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 33 | #1,973 of 2,394 | 99 | 64.2 | $165K | 108 | 52 |
| Laundromats | 30 | #623 of 785 | 5 | 3.2 | $6M | 48 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 29 | #1,291 of 1,490 | 9 | 5.8 | $1.8M | 76 | 7 |
| Auto repair shops | 28 | #2,082 of 2,378 | 41 | 26.6 | $327K | 73 | 18 |
| Gas stations | 23 | #2,168 of 2,358 | 29 | 18.8 | $1.1M | 46 | 22 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 22 | #1,181 of 1,302 | 9 | 5.8 | $1.8M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $3.3M | 109 | 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $3.4M | 201 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $4.1M | 170 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $3.4M | 384 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $3.3M | 134 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $2.1M | 77 | 4 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $8.7M | Too few | 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $5.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $30.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $10.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $13.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $16.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Clinton 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 | $13.4M | $868 | 91 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $32.1M | $2,079 | 80 |
| Food away from home | $52.3M | $3,393 | 83 |
| Groceries | $95.2M | $6,172 | 98 |
| Personal care products and services | $13.4M | $871 | 87 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.6M | $427 | 74 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $10.6M | $687 | 70 |
| Medical and dental services | $16.3M | $1,057 | 82 |
| Pets | $8.4M | $542 | 60 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $30.2M | $1,959 | 95 |
| Vehicle insurance | $25.4M | $1,647 | 84 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $42.4M | $2,749 | 91 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $17.4M | $1,125 | 80 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $249.1M | $16,153 | 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 Clinton County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 37,870+1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 15,424
- Median age
- 41.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 890 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 42
- Median household income
- $60,816+19.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $77,923
- Median home value
- $175,900
- Jobs located here
- 12,199
- Daytime population
- 34,134Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Clinton County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Clinton County at 37,870 people in 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 15,424 households. Median household income rose 19.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Clinton County, PA spend?
Households in Clinton County spend about $249.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $95.2M on groceries and $52.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Clinton 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 (60).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Clinton County, PA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Clinton County are for real estate agents and brokers (77), real estate businesses (75) and coffee shops and cafes (71). Clinton County ranks #62 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
How does Clinton County, PA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Clinton County is $60,816 a year, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $175,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Clinton County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (72% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (66% 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. 39 of the 56 business types have a score in Clinton County, each ranked against other counties.
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