Clairton, Pennsylvania
Quick Statistics
Clairton is a community in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to about 6,044 people spread across 2.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $27,970 a year, and a typical home is worth about $66,500. About 34.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 11 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Pennsylvania towns GeoStat tracks, Clairton ranks number 210 of 1,991 in population, number 1,813 in median household income, number 1,808 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Clairton typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 21°F. The area sees roughly 44 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lincoln, PA | 1.6 mi. | 922 |
| 2. | Elizabeth, PA | 1.7 mi. | 1,371 |
| 3. | West Elizabeth, PA | 1.8 mi. | 344 |
| 4. | Elizabeth, PA | 1.9 mi. | 3,886 |
| 5. | Elizabeth, PA | 1.9 mi. | 13,271 |
| 6. | Glassport, PA | 2.0 mi. | 4,368 |
| 7. | Liberty, PA | 2.2 mi. | 2,320 |
| 8. | Lincoln, PA | 2.4 mi. | 338 |
What is the population of Clairton, Pennsylvania?
Clairton has a population of about 6,044 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Clairton, Pennsylvania in?
Clairton is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median home value in Clairton, Pennsylvania?
The median home value in Clairton is about $66,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Clairton, Pennsylvania?
The median personal income in Clairton is about $27,970 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Clairton, Pennsylvania?
Since 1950, 29 tornadoes have been recorded in Allegheny County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Clairton, Pennsylvania?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 21 degrees, with around 44 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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