What is the population of Clairton, Pennsylvania?

Clairton has a population of approximately 6,044 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Clairton, Pennsylvania located?

Clairton is located in Pennsylvania, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.2967°, -79.8890°.

What is the median household income in Clairton?

The median household income in Clairton is approximately $36,538 based on the most recent open data.

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Clairton

Total population

6,044

Median home value

$66,500

21.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$36,538

Clairton$37k

National$74k

Weather65°F · Mostly Sunny

Coordinates40.30°, -79.89°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Clairton is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located along the Monongahela River and is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The population was 6,181 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 5,945 in 2024. Under Pennsylvania legal classifications for local governments, Clairton is considered a third-class city. It is home to the Clairton Coke Works operated by U.S. Steel, the largest coke manufacturing facility in North America.

History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age

41.5

Median home value

$66,500

Housing units

3,592

Poverty rate

33%

Unemployment

8.2%

Race & ethnicity

White

45.4%

Black

44.3%

Asian

Hispanic

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

40.2967

Longitude

-79.8890

Water area

0.23 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today

65°F

Mostly Sunny

Tonight

50°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thursday

67°F

Mostly Sunny

Thursday Night

43°F

Mostly Clear

Friday

70°F

Sunny

Friday Night

47°F

Mostly Clear

Forecast for Clairton, PA from NOAA NWS API.

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Health (adults)

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Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Baldwin SHS
High · Pittsburgh · 2,086 students · 18.6:1 ratio
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS
High · Pittsburgh · 1,362 students · 13.1:1 ratio
Bethel Park HS
High · Bethel Park · 1,338 students · 14.1:1 ratio
Upper Saint Clair HS
High · Pittsburgh · 1,288 students · 14:1 ratio
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Elementary · Pittsburgh · 1,143 students · 15.7:1 ratio
McKeesport Area SHS
High · McKeesport · 1,045 students · 16.9:1 ratio
Environmental CS at Frick Park
Other · Pittsburgh · 1,020 students · 10.4:1 ratio
Woodland Hills HS
High · Pittsburgh · 949 students · 11.9:1 ratio