Clinton County, Pennsylvania
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Clinton County, Pennsylvania
Clinton County, Pennsylvania is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 37,450. Its county seat is Lock Haven. The county was created on June 21, 1839, from parts of Centre and Lycoming counties and named for DeWitt Clinton, the seventh Governor of New York.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 898 square miles (2,326 km²), of which 888 square miles (2,300 km²) is land and 10 square miles (26 km²) (1.1%) is water. The county is part of the Appalachian Mountains and features a mix of forests, rivers, and mountains.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Potter County (north)
- Lycoming County (east)
- Union County (southeast)
- Centre County (south)
- Clearfield County (southwest)
- Cameron County (west)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 37,450 people, 14,637 households, and 9,529 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile (16/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.6% White, 2.1% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
Government and politics[edit | edit source]
Clinton County is governed by a board of three commissioners. The county is part of Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district.
Education[edit | edit source]
Clinton County is served by several public school districts, including:
The county is also home to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, a public university that is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Clinton County is diverse, with key industries including manufacturing, healthcare, education, and retail. The county also has a significant amount of agriculture and forestry.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Major highways in Clinton County include:
Communities[edit | edit source]
Clinton County includes one city, several boroughs, and numerous townships and unincorporated communities.
City[edit | edit source]
Boroughs[edit | edit source]
Townships[edit | edit source]
- Allison Township
- Bald Eagle Township
- Beech Creek Township
- Castanea Township
- Chapman Township
- Colebrook Township
- Crawford Township
- Dunnstable Township
- East Keating Township
- Gallagher Township
- Greene Township
- Grugan Township
- Keating Township
- Lamar Township
- Leidy Township
- Logan Township
- Noyes Township
- Pine Creek Township
- Porter Township
- Wayne Township
- West Keating Township
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in Pennsylvania
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Clinton County, Pennsylvania
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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