Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
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Clearfield County is a county
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 located in the U.S. state
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 of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
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. As of 2010, the population was 81,642.

Clearfield County was created on March 26, 1804, from parts of Huntingdon
Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
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 and Lycoming
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
-Appalachian Mountains and Allegheny Plateau:Lycoming County is divided between the Appalachian Mountains in the south, the dissected Allegheny Plateau in the north and east, and the valley of the West Branch Susquehanna River between these.-West Branch Susquehanna River:The West Branch of the...

 Counties but was administered as part of Centre County
Centre County, Pennsylvania
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 until 1812. Its county seat
County seat
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 is Clearfield
Clearfield, Pennsylvania
Clearfield is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,631 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Clearfield County.-Geography:Clearfield is located at ....

.

Law and Government

As of November 2008, there are 51,471 registered voters in Clearfield County.
  • Democratic
    Democratic Party (United States)
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    : 23,462 (45.58%)
  • Republican
    Republican Party (United States)
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    : 23,055 (44.79%)
  • Other parties: 4,954 (9.62%)


While the county registration tends to be evenly matched between Democrats and Republicans, the county trends Republican in statewide elections. In 2006, Democrat Bob Casey Jr.
Bob Casey, Jr.
Robert Patrick "Bob" Casey, Jr. is the senior U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania and a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served as Pennsylvania Treasurer, and Pennsylvania Auditor General. He is the son of former Governor Bob Casey, Sr..He is the first Democrat elected to a full term in...

 received 55% of its vote when he unseated incumbent Republican US Senator Rick Santorum
Rick Santorum
Richard John "Rick" Santorum is a lawyer and a former United States Senator from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Santorum was the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference -making him the third-ranking Senate Republican from 2001 until his leave in 2007. Santorum is considered both a social...

 and Ed Rendell
Ed Rendell
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 received 50.2% of the vote against Lynn Swann
Lynn Swann
-Collegiate:Swann attended the University of Southern California, where he was an All-American on the Trojans football team. He played under legendary coach John McKay, including the 1972 undefeated and national championship season. McKay said of Swann, "He has speed, soft hands, and grace." He...

. Each of the three row-office statewide winners carried Clearfield in 2008.

County commissioners

  • John Sobel, Republican
  • Joan McMillen, Republican
  • Mark McCracken, Democrat

Other county offices

  • Clerk of Courts and Prothonotary, William A. Shaw, Democrat
  • Controller, Antonio Scotto, Republican
  • District Attorney, William A. Shaw Jr., Democrat
  • Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds, Maurene Inlow, Republican
  • Sheriff, Chester Hawkins, Republican
  • Treasurer, Carol Fox, Democrat

Pennsylvania State Senate

District Senator Party
25
Pennsylvania Senate, District 25
Pennsylvania's 25th Senatorial district is one of the districts for the Pennsylvania State Senate.-Boundaries:The 25th Pennsylvania Senatorial district includes the entirety of the following counties:*Cameron*Elk*Jefferson*McKean*Potter*Tioga....

 
Joseph B. Scarnati  Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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35
Pennsylvania Senate, District 35
Pennsylvania's 35th Senatorial district includes parts of Cambria, Clearfield, Clinton, and Somerset CountiesAll of Cambria CountyCentre County* Philipsburg* Rush Township* South PhilipsburgClearfield County* Beccaria Township* Bigler Township...

 
John N. Wozniak  Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
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41
Pennsylvania Senate, District 41
Pennsylvania's 41st Senatorial District comprises all of Indiana County, most of Armstrong County, parts of Butler and Clearfield County and a small part of Westmoreland County in it...

 
Donald C. White
Donald C. White
Donald C. White is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 41st District since 2001.He is chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance and is the Vice Chairman of the Transportation Committee...

 
Republican
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Pennsylvania House of Representatives

District Representative Party
74  Camille "Bud" George
Bud George
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Democrat
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75  Matt Gabler
Matt Gabler
Matt Gabler was first elected to represent the 75th Legislative District in November 2008, defeating incumbent Dan Surra.-Career:Gabler is a former research analyst in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was also commissioned to serve as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army Reserve upon...

 
Republican
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United States House of Representatives

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5
Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district
Pennsylvania's fifth district is currently the largest in area of all of Pennsylvania's congressional districts. It is Republican leaning and is currently represented by G.T...

 
Glenn "G.T." Thompson  Republican
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9
Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district
Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district is a relatively safe seat for the Republicans. In 2004, for example, the Republican candidate, former businessman Bill Shuster, won a convincing majority over his Democratic opponent winning 70% of the vote. In 2006, he defeated teacher Tony Barr 60%-40%...

 
Bill Shuster
Bill Shuster
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Republican
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United States Senate

Senator Party
Pat Toomey
Pat Toomey
Patrick Joseph "Pat" Toomey, Sr. is the junior United States Senator for Pennsylvania and a member of the Republican Party. Previously, Toomey served as a U.S. Representative for three terms, but did not seek a fourth in compliance with a pledge he had made while running for office in 1998...

 
Republican
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Bob Casey
Bob Casey, Jr.
Robert Patrick "Bob" Casey, Jr. is the senior U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania and a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served as Pennsylvania Treasurer, and Pennsylvania Auditor General. He is the son of former Governor Bob Casey, Sr..He is the first Democrat elected to a full term in...

 
Democrat
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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 2988 square kilometres (1,154 sq mi). 2972 km² (1,147 sq mi) of it is land and 17 km² (7 sq mi) of it (0.56%) is water.

The mountainous terrain of the county made traffic difficult for early settlers. Various Native American paths and trails crossing the area were used intermittently by settlers, invading armies, and escaped slaves travelling north along the Underground Railroad
Underground Railroad
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. A major feature located in Bloom Township, Pennsylvania
Bloom Township, Pennsylvania
Bloom Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 412 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...

 within the county is known as Bilger's rocks
Bilger's rocks
Bilger's Rocks is a site in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, near the town of Grampian in Bloom Township. The surrounding area is intricately laced with hills, mountains, and river valleys that generally follow the Appalachian mountain range in a northwest to southeast direction...

 and exhibits fine examples of exposed sandstone
Sandstone
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 bedrock
Bedrock
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 that was created during the formation of the Appalachian Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
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.

Adjacent counties

  • Elk County
    Elk County, Pennsylvania
    Elk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,946.Elk County was created on April 18, 1843, from parts of Jefferson, Clearfield and McKean Counties, and is named for the Eastern elk that historically inhabited the region. Its county...

     (north)
  • Cameron County
    Cameron County, Pennsylvania
    As of the census of 2000, there were 5,974 people, 2,465 households, and 1,624 families residing in the county. The population density was 15 people per square mile . There were 4,592 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile...

     (north)
  • Clinton County
    Clinton County, Pennsylvania
    As of the census of 2000, there were 37,914 people, 14,773 households, and 9,927 families residing in the county. The population density was 43 people per square mile . There were 18,166 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...

     (northeast)
  • Centre County
    Centre County, Pennsylvania
    Centre County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 153,990....

     (east)
  • Blair County
    Blair County, Pennsylvania
    -Significant Topographic Features:*Brush Mountain*Logan Valley*Morrison Cove*Tussey Mountain-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 129,144 people, 51,518 households, and 34,877 families residing in the county. The population density was 246 people per square mile . There were 55,061...

     (southeast)
  • Cambria County
    Cambria County, Pennsylvania
    Cambria County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It comprises the Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 143,679....

     (south)
  • Indiana County
    Indiana County, Pennsylvania
    -Government and politics:As of November 2008, there are 58,077 registered voters in Indiana County .* Democratic: 26,653 * Republican: 24,159 * Other Parties: 7,265 -County commissioners:*Rodney Ruddock, Chairman, Republican...

     (west)
  • Jefferson County
    Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
    Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. In 2010, its population was 45,200. It was established on March 26, 1804, from part of Lycoming County and named for then-President Thomas Jefferson. Its county seat is Brookville...

     (west)

Demographics

As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 83,382 people, 32,785 households, and 22,916 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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 was 73 people per square mile (28/km2). There were 37,855 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile (13/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.40% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.49% Black
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 or African American
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, 0.12% Native American
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, 0.26% Asian
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
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, 0.26% from other races
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, and 0.46% from two or more races. 0.56% of the population were Hispanic
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 or Latino
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 of any race. 22.9% were of German, 13.6% American
United States
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, 10.2% English
English people
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, 9.9% Irish
Irish people
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, 9.1% Italian
Italian people
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 and 6.0% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 32,785 households out of which 29.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.60% were married couples
Marriage
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 living together, 9.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 26.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the county, the population was spread out with 22.70% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 99.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.50 males.

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 Clearfield County:

Boroughs

  • Brisbin
    Brisbin, Pennsylvania
    Brisbin is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 413 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Brisbin is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all of it land.....

  • Burnside
    Burnside, Pennsylvania
    Burnside is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 283 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Burnside is located at ....

  • Chester Hill
    Chester Hill, Pennsylvania
    Chester Hill is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 918 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Chester Hill is located at ....

  • Clearfield
    Clearfield, Pennsylvania
    Clearfield is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,631 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Clearfield County.-Geography:Clearfield is located at ....

  • Coalport
    Coalport, Pennsylvania
    Coalport is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 490 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Coalport is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all of it land....

  • Curwensville
    Curwensville, Pennsylvania
    Curwensville is a borough located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvaniain the United States of America, northwest of Altoona on the West Branch Susquehanna River. Coal mining, tanning, and the manufacture of fire bricks were the industries at the turn of the 20th century. In 1900, 1,937 people lived...

  • Falls Creek
    Falls Creek, Pennsylvania
    Falls Creek is a borough located in both Jefferson and Clearfield Counties in Pennsylvania in the United States. The population was 983 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Falls Creek is located at ....

  • Glen Hope
    Glen Hope, Pennsylvania
    Glen Hope is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 149 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Glen Hope is located at ....

  • Grampian
    Grampian, Pennsylvania
    Grampian is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 441 as of the 2000 census.-Geography:Grampian is located at ....

  • Houtzdale
    Houtzdale, Pennsylvania
    Houtzdale is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 941 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Houtzdale is located at ....

  • Irvona
    Irvona, Pennsylvania
    Irvona is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 680 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Irvona is located at ....

  • Lumber City
    Lumber City, Pennsylvania
    Lumber City is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 86 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lumber City is located at ....

  • Mahaffey
    Mahaffey, Pennsylvania
    Mahaffey is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 402 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Mahaffey is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....

  • New Washington
    New Washington, Pennsylvania
    New Washington is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 89 at the 2000 census.-Geography:New Washington is located at ....

  • Newburg
    Newburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
    Newburg is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 81 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Newburg is located at ....

  • Osceola Mills
    Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania
    Osceola Mills is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,249 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Osceola Mills is located at ....

  • Ramey
    Ramey, Pennsylvania
    Ramey is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 525 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ramey is located at ....

  • Troutville
    Troutville, Pennsylvania
    Troutville is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 224 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Troutville is located at ....

  • Wallaceton
    Wallaceton, Pennsylvania
    Wallaceton is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 350 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Wallaceton is located at ....

  • Westover
    Westover, Pennsylvania
    Westover is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 458 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Westover is located at ....


  • Townships

    • Beccaria Township
    • Bell Township
      Bell Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
      Bell Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 825 at the 2000 census.- Geography :According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 147.5 square kilometers ...

    • Bigler Township
    • Bloom Township
    • Boggs Township
      Boggs Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
      Boggs Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,837 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...

    • Bradford Township
      Bradford Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
      Bradford Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,314 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:At the 2000 census,...

    • Brady Township
      Brady Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
      Brady Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,010 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...

    • Burnside Township
      Burnside Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
      Burnside Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,128 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...

    • Chest Township
      Chest Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
      Chest Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 547 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...

    • Cooper Township
      Cooper Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
      Cooper Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,731 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...

  • Covington Township
    Covington Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
    Covington Township is a civil township in Clearfield County of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 621.-Geography:...

  • Decatur Township
    Decatur Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
    Decatur Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,974 at the 2000 census. This township is named after war hero Stephen Decatur, Jr.-Geography:...

  • Ferguson Township
    Ferguson Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
    Ferguson Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 410 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...

  • Girard Township
    Girard Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
    Girard Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 674 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...

  • Goshen Township
  • Graham Township
  • Greenwood Township
    Greenwood Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
    Greenwood Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 424 at the 2000 census. Between Mahaffey and Grampian on U.S. Route 219, Greenwood contains the villages of Curry Run and Bells Landing...

  • Gulich Township
  • Huston Township
    Huston Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
    Huston Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,468 at the 2000 census.The unincorporated village of Penfield is located in Huston Township...

  • Jordan Township
    Jordan Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
    Jordan Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 543 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...

  • Karthaus Township
  • Knox Township
    Knox Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
    Knox Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, in the United States.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...

  • Lawrence Township
    Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
    Lawrence Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,712 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...

  • Morris Township
    Morris Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
    Morris Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,063 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 19.8 square miles , of which, 19.7 square miles of it is land and...

  • Penn Township
    Penn Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
    Penn Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,326 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 25.3 square miles , of which, 25.3 square miles of it is land and...

  • Pike Township
    Pike Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
    Pike Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,309 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 42.1 square miles , of which, 40.7 square miles of it is land and...

  • Pine Township
    Pine Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
    Pine Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 77 at the 2000 census. S. B. Elliott State Park a Pennsylvania state park is in Pine Township...

  • Sandy Township
  • Union Township
    Union Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
    Union Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 918 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 31.5 square miles , of which, 31.1 square miles of it is land and...

  • Woodward Township
    Woodward Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
    Woodward Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,550 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.2 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...


  • Census-designated places

    Census-designated place
    Census-designated place
    A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...

    s are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau
    United States Census Bureau
    The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...

     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.
    • Hyde
      Hyde, Pennsylvania
      Hyde is a community in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,491 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hyde is located at ....

    • Plymptonville
      Plymptonville, Pennsylvania
      Plymptonville is a census-designated place in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,040 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Plymptonville is located at ....

  • Sandy
    Sandy, Pennsylvania
    Sandy is a census-designated place in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,687 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sandy is located at ....

  • Treasure Lake
    Treasure Lake, Pennsylvania
    Treasure Lake is a census-designated place in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,507 at the 2000 census...


  • Recreation

    There are two Pennsylvania state parks in Clearfield County.
    • Parker Dam State Park
      Parker Dam State Park
      Parker Dam State Park is a Pennsylvania state park in Huston Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park is surrounded by Moshannon State Forest. Parker Dam State park is north of Clearfield on Pennsylvania Route 153 just off exit 111 of Interstate 80. The park was...

    • S. B. Elliott State Park
      S. B. Elliott State Park
      S. B. Elliott State Park is a Pennsylvania state park located in Pine Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park is surrounded by Moshannon State Forest. The park is entirely wooded with second growth forests of hardwood and oak. S. B...



    Clearfield County is also home to the largest wild area in Pennsylvania, the Quehanna Wild Area. A culturally and historically significant natural formation of massive sandstone
    Sandstone
    Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-sized minerals or rock grains.Most sandstone is composed of quartz and/or feldspar because these are the most common minerals in the Earth's crust. Like sand, sandstone may be any colour, but the most common colours are tan, brown, yellow,...

     megaliths can be found at Bilger's rocks
    Bilger's rocks
    Bilger's Rocks is a site in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, near the town of Grampian in Bloom Township. The surrounding area is intricately laced with hills, mountains, and river valleys that generally follow the Appalachian mountain range in a northwest to southeast direction...

    .

    Colleges and universities

    • Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
      Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
      Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, commonly abbreviated LHU, is a state university in Lock Haven, in central Pennsylvania located along the Susquehanna River, and is roughly from the major towns of Williamsport and State College. Lock Haven University is one of the fourteen members of the...

       at Clearfield, Pennsylvania
      Clearfield, Pennsylvania
      Clearfield is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,631 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Clearfield County.-Geography:Clearfield is located at ....

    • Pennsylvania State University
      Pennsylvania State University
      The Pennsylvania State University, commonly referred to as Penn State or PSU, is a public research university with campuses and facilities throughout the state of Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855, the university has a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service...

       at DuBois, Pennsylvania
      DuBois, Pennsylvania
      DuBois is a city in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, northeast of Pittsburgh. It is the principal city in the DuBois, Pa Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...



    Community, Junior and Technical Colleges

    • Clearfield County Career and Technology Center
    • DuBois Business College
      DuBois Business College
      DuBois Business College is one of the oldest private business colleges in the United States. It opened in 1885 and is located in DuBois, Pennsylvania...

      , DuBois campus
    • Triangle Tech
      Triangle Tech
      Triangle Tech is a technical school with campuses in Pittsburgh, Erie, Greensburg, DuBois, Sunbury and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It offers two-year degrees in AIDS technology.-External links:*Pennsylvania Technical School...


    Public School Districts

    • Clearfield Area School District
      Clearfield Area School District
      The Clearfield Area School District is a rural, public school district. It is located within the central and northern portion of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania...

    • Curwensville Area School District
      Curwensville Area School District
      The Curwensville Area School District covers the Boroughs of Curwensville, Grampian and Lumber City and Ferguson Township, Greenwood Township, Penn Township and Pike Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The district operates Curwensville Jr/Sr High School, Curwensville Elementary School...

    • DuBois Area School District
      DuBois Area School District
      The Dubois Area School District spans portions of two counties. It encompasses an area of approximately with a population of 32,241 In Clearfield County it covers the City of DuBois, the Boroughs of Falls Creek and Troutville and Bloom Township, Brady Township, Huston Township, Sandy Township and...

    • Glendale School District
      Glendale School District (Pennsylvania)
      The Glendale School District is a diminutive, rural, public school district in Flinton, Cambria County, Pennsylvania and Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It serves Irvona Boro, Coalport Boro, and Beccaria Township in Clearfield County, and Reade Township and White Township in Cambria County....

    • Harmony Area School District
      Harmony Area School District
      Harmony Area School District is a public school district located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania and Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The district is very small, serving approximately 400 students in grades K–12...

    • Moshannon Valley School District
      Moshannon Valley School District
      The Moshannon Valley School District is a public school district in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It serves the boroughs of Houtzdale, Brisbin, Ramey, and Glen Hope plus the townships of Gulich, Jordan, Bigler, and Woodward...

    • Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District
      Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District
      The Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District is a public school district serving the portions of Centre County, Pennsylvania and Clearfield County, Pennsylvania...

    • Purchase Line School District
      Purchase Line School District
      Purchase Line School Districtis a public school district located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania and Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It features three schools: North Elementary School, South Elementary School, and Purchase Line Jr-Sr High School. It serves a rural region, including the townships...

    • West Branch Area School District
      West Branch Area School District
      The West Branch Area School District is located in Morrisdale, Pennsylvania. It was created in 1958 by the joining of Cooper Township High School and Morris Township High School. Schools in the district include West Branch Area Elementary School and West Branch Area Junior/Senior High School. Both...

       (also in Clinton County)

    See also

    • List of municipal authorities in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
    • Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania#Highest Point on 80
    • Indian old field
      Indian old field
      Indian Old Field, or simply Old Field, was a common term used in Colonial American times and up until the early 19th century United States, by white explorers, surveyors, cartographers and settlers, in reference to land formerly cleared and utilized by Indians for farming or occupation...

    • National Register of Historic Places listings in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
      National Register of Historic Places listings in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
      This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States...


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