Clarion
Borough in Clarion County, Pennsylvania

Clarion is a borough in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, with 3,931 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,490 ft (454 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paint, 2.6 miles NW.
- 3,931residents (2020 Census)
- 1,490 ftelevation · 454 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 2,497 / sq mipopulation density
- 16214ZIP code
About Clarion
Clarion is a borough in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. The population was 3,931 at the 2020 census. It is located 77 miles (124 km) north-northeast of Pittsburgh along the Clarion River and is part of the Pittsburgh DMA.
Clarion was settled in 1839 and incorporated in 1841. In the past, the surrounding area produced natural gas, oil, lumber and coal. It is home to the annual Autumn Leaf Festival and PennWest Clarion. The county courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
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Living in Clarion
- Median household income
- $47,181
- Median home value
- $163,200
- Median rent
- $840/mo
- Median age
- 23.1
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Clarion had 3,931 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,931 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,497 per sq mi (964 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clarion at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Clarion County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 3,931 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.57 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,490 ft (454 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2094° N, 79.3801° W |
| ZIP code | 16214 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4213800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clarion
- Paint2.6 mi NW
- Strattanville2.8 mi E
- Marianne3.7 mi NW
- Highland5.1 mi NE
- Shippenville5.2 mi NW
- Monroe5.4 mi S
- Piney6.4 mi SW
- Limestone6.7 mi SE
- Knox7.2 mi N
- Elk7.3 mi NW
- Beaver7.5 mi W
- Millcreek7.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clarion
What county is Clarion in?
Clarion is in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Clarion, PA?
3,931 people lived in Clarion at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clarion, PA?
The ZIP code of Clarion is 16214.
What is the elevation of Clarion?
1,490 feet (454 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clarion?
Paint (2.6 mi), Strattanville (2.8 mi), Marianne (3.7 mi), Highland (5.1 mi), Shippenville (5.2 mi).
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