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Clark, PA


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Clark, Pennsylvania

Clark, Pennsylvania, in Mercer county, is 17 miles NE of Youngstown, Ohio (center to center) and 62 miles N of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Sharon metropolitan area. There are an estimated 633 people in Clark.

The People and Families of Clark

In Clark, about 72% of adults are married. Many folks in Clark are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clark had a median family income of $56,944. Clark has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Clark living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Clark.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Clark Housing

Approximately 92% of housing in Clark is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Clark is known in Pennsylvania for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Clark, 94% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the town.

High Points

Clark strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyClark Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Clark Affordability of Rents
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Clark People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Clark Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Clark College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Clark, PA

Comparing Clark to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women65
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men54
Senior Citizens42
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Housing Recently Built610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
People Living Alone11
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