Clinton County, Pennsylvania

Clinton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 39,238.[2] Its county seat is Lock Haven.[3] The county was created on June 21, 1839, from parts of Centre and Lycoming Counties. Its name is in honor of the seventh Governor of New York State, DeWitt Clinton, however some sources suggest the namesake is Henry Clinton.[4]

Clinton County
U.S. county
Clinton County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°14′N 77°38′W
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
FoundedJune 21, 1839
Named forDeWitt Clinton
SeatLock Haven
Largest cityLock Haven
Area
 • Total897 sq mi (2,320 km2)
 • Land888 sq mi (2,300 km2)
 • Water8.9 sq mi (23 km2)  1.0%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
38,684
 • Density44/sq mi (17/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district12th
Websitewww.clintoncountypa.com
DesignatedJune 12, 1982[1]

Clinton County comprises the Lock Haven, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Williamsport-Lock Haven, PA Combined Statistical Area.

Geography
1883 map of Clinton County, with the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad running through the center.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 897 square miles (2,320 km2), of which 888 square miles (2,300 km2) is land and 8.9 square miles (23 km2) (1.0%) is water.[5] The county has a humid continental climate which is warm-summer (Dfb) except in lower areas near the West Branch and the Bald Eagle Creek which are hot-summer (Dfa). Average monthly temperatures in Lock Haven range from 26.5 °F in January to 72.2 °F in July, while in Renovo they range from 25.6 °F in January to 71.0 °F in July.

Adjacent counties

Landforms
  • Bear Mountain - a USGS GNIS registered mountain peak (Bear Mountain: summit type feature at Latitude/Longitude: 41.0095121,-77.4338743 or 41°00'34"N,077°26'02"W) on the "Mill Hall" topographic map[6]

Major Highways

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18408,323—
185011,20734.7%
186017,72358.1%
187023,21131.0%
188026,27813.2%
189028,6859.2%
190029,1971.8%
191031,5458.0%
192033,5556.4%
193032,319−3.7%
194034,5576.9%
195036,5325.7%
196037,6193.0%
197037,7210.3%
198038,9713.3%
199037,182−4.6%
200037,9102.0%
201039,2383.5%
Est. 201838,684[7]−1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790–1960[9] 1900–1990[10]
1990–2000[11] 2010–2018[2]

As of the census[12] 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 (16/km²). There were 18,166 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.3% White, 0.52% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. 0.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 36.0% were of German, 15.6% American, 9.6% Irish, 8.6% Italian and 7.4% English ancestry.

There were 14,773 households out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the county, the population was spread out with 21.5% under the age of 18, 13.6% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.20 males.

Micropolitan Statistical Area
Map of the Williamsport-Lock Haven, PA Combined Statistical Area (CSA), composed of the following parts:
  Williamsport, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area
  Lock Haven, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area

The United States Office of Management and Budget[13] has designated Clinton County as the Lock Haven, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area (µSA). As of the 2010 U.S. Census[14] the micropolitan area ranked 16th most populous in the State of Pennsylvania and the 315th most populous in the United States with a population of 39,238. Clinton County is also a part of the Williamsport-Lock Haven, PA Combined Statistical Area (CSA), which combines the population of both Clinton County and the Lycoming County areas. The Combined Statistical Area ranked 11th in the State of Pennsylvania and 143rd most populous in the United States with a population of 155,349.

Government and politics
Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 64.6% 10,022 30.6% 4,744 4.8% 739
2012 54.9% 7,303 43.1% 5,734 2.1% 274
2008 50.7% 7,504 48.0% 7,097 1.3% 190
2004 57.5% 8,035 41.7% 5,823 0.8% 109
2000 50.6% 6,064 46.0% 5,521 3.4% 409
1996 37.4% 4,293 49.3% 5,658 13.3% 1,532
1992 35.6% 4,471 42.9% 5,397 21.5% 2,701
1988 49.4% 5,735 49.6% 5,759 1.0% 119
1984 59.2% 6,678 40.1% 4,525 0.6% 70
1980 52.4% 6,288 40.3% 4,842 7.3% 880
1976 46.6% 5,858 52.0% 6,532 1.4% 174
1972 62.5% 8,205 36.4% 4,772 1.1% 142
1968 48.6% 6,563 46.7% 6,301 4.8% 644
1964 29.9% 4,298 69.8% 10,038 0.3% 36
1960 60.6% 9,184 39.3% 5,965 0.1% 12
1956 60.3% 8,250 39.6% 5,411 0.1% 17
1952 58.3% 8,125 41.3% 5,758 0.4% 55
1948 52.9% 5,618 47.2% 5,013
1944 50.7% 5,915 48.9% 5,703 0.5% 57
1940 45.8% 6,291 54.0% 7,419 0.2% 26
1936 43.3% 6,479 55.8% 8,351 0.9% 139
1932 54.5% 4,851 42.1% 3,741 3.4% 302
1928 73.6% 8,120 25.8% 2,849 0.5% 60
1924 54.6% 5,129 20.7% 1,939 24.7% 2,323
1920 54.6% 4,303 37.8% 2,976 7.7% 605
1916 45.1% 2,794 47.9% 2,967 6.9% 429
1912 20.1% 1,214 36.5% 2,200 43.4% 2,621[16]
1908 54.5% 3,477 40.0% 2,547 5.5% 351
1904 61.4% 3,535 33.7% 1,941 5.0% 285
1900 50.6% 3,157 46.1% 2,879 3.3% 205
1896 51.2% 3,486 44.9% 3,053 3.9% 265
1892 43.9% 2,572 52.5% 3,075 3.6% 211
1888 45.4% 2,756 52.8% 3,204 1.9% 113

As of February 24, 2014, there were 20,246 registered voters in Clinton County.

While Clinton County has historically been Republican like the rest of central Pennsylvania, Democrats captured the registration edge in early 2008. Each of the three row-office statewide winners carried Clinton in 2008. In 2006, Democrat Bob Casey Jr. received 54% of its vote when he unseated incumbent Republican US Senator Rick Santorum and Ed Rendell received 56% of the vote against Lynn Swann. The conservative tendencies of the county were again reestablished in 2008 when then-Senator Obama lost the county vote 48% to John McCain's 51%. This was followed in 2010 with U.S. Senate candidate, Republican Pat Toomey, receiving 59% to 41% for Democrat Joe Sestak. In 2012, Mitt Romney carried the county 55% to President Obama's 43%, while incumbent Democratic Senator Bob Casey, Jr. received 44% to his Republican challenger, Tom Smith's 53% .

County commissioners
  • Pete Smeltz, Chairman, Republican
  • Jeffrey Snyder, Republican
  • Paul Conklin, Democrat

Other county offices
  • Chief Clerk, Jann Meyers
  • Clerk of Courts and Prothonotary, Marie Vilello, Democrat
  • District Attorney, David Strouse, Democrat
  • Register of Wills, Jennifer Hoy, Republican
  • Treasurer, Michelle Kunes
  • Auditor, Peggy Heller, Republican
  • Auditor, Robert Rooney, Democrat
  • Auditor, Michelle Crowell, Democrat

State Senate
DistrictSenatorParty
25Joseph B. Scarnati IIIRepublican

State House of Representatives
DistrictRepresentativeParty
76Stephanie BorowiczRepublican

United States House of Representatives
DistrictRepresentativeParty
12Fred KellerRepublican

United States Senate
SenatorParty
Pat ToomeyRepublican
Bob CaseyDemocratic

Education
Map of Clinton County, Pennsylvania Public School Districts

Colleges and universities

Public school districts

Recreation

There are five Pennsylvania state parks in Clinton County.

Communities
Map of Clinton County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Cities and Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).

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 Clinton County:

City

Boroughs

Townships

Census-designated places

Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau 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.

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Clinton County.[14]

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)
1 † Lock Haven City 9,772
2 Mill Hall Borough 1,613
3 Avis Borough 1,484
4 Dunnstown CDP 1,360
5 Flemington Borough 1,330
6 Renovo Borough 1,228
7 Castanea CDP 1,125
8 Rauchtown (partially in Lycoming County) CDP 726
9 Beech Creek Borough 701
10 McElhattan CDP 598
11 Lamar CDP 562
12 Rote CDP 507
13 Loganton Borough 468
14 South Renovo Borough 439
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See also

References
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  2. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 85.
  5. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  6. summit type feature
  7. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  8. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  9. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  10. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 24, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  11. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  13. "Office of Management and Budget". whitehouse.gov. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
  14. "2010 U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-02-10.
  15. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org.
  16. The leading "other" candidate, Progressive Theodore Roosevelt, received 1,926 votes, while Socialist candidate Eugene Debs received 613 votes, Prohibition candidate Eugene Chafin received 77 votes, and Socialist Labor candidate Arthur Reimer received 5 votes.
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