Clinton County, Pennsylvania
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| Clinton County, Pennsylvania | |
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 Location in the state of Pennsylvania |
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| Formed | June 21, 1839 |
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| Seat | Lock Haven |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
2,326 km² (898 mi²) 2,307 km² (891 mi²) 19 km² (7 mi²), 0.81% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
37,914 16/km² |
| Website: www.clintoncountypa.com | |
Clinton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2000, the population was 37,914. It is included in the Lock Haven, Pennsylvania Micropolitan Statistical Area. Its name is in honor of the seventh Governor of New York State, DeWitt Clinton. It was created on June 21, 1839 from parts of Centre and Lycoming Counties. Its county seat is at Lock Haven6.
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[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,326 km² (898 mi²). 2,307 km² (891 mi²) of it is land and 19 km² (7 mi²) of it (0.81%) is water.
[edit] Adjacent counties
- Potter County (north)
- Lycoming County (east)
- Union County (southeast)
- Centre County (south)
- Clearfield County (southwest)
- Cameron County (west)
[edit] Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 37,914 people, 14,773 households, and 9,927 families residing in the county. The population density was 16/km² (43/mi²). There were 18,166 housing units at an average density of 8/km² (20/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.29% White, 0.52% Black or African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 14,773 households out of which 27.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.00% were married couples living together, 9.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.80% were non-families. 26.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the county, the population was spread out with 21.50% under the age of 18, 13.60% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 16.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.20 males.
[edit] Municipalities
Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following cities, boroughs and townships are located in Clinton County:
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[edit] Census-designated places
Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well.
[edit] Education
[edit] Colleges and universities
[edit] Public School Districts
- Jersey Shore Area School District (also in Lycoming County)
- Keystone Central School District
- West Branch Area School District (also in Clearfield County)
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Municipalities and Communities of Clinton County, Pennsylvania (County Seat: Lock Haven) |
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| Boroughs | Avis | Beech Creek | Flemington | Lock Haven | Loganton | Mill Hall | Renovo | South Renovo |
| Townships | Allison | Bald Eagle | Beech Creek | Castanea | Chapman | Colebrook | Crawford | Dunnstable | East Keating | Gallagher | Greene | Grugan | Lamar | Leidy | Logan | Noyes | Pine Creek | Porter | Wayne | West Keating | Woodward |
| Communities and CDPs | Castanea | Dunnstown |
