Clairton, PA Demographics

A map of Clairton's Population by Race

Clairton, Pennsylvania had a population of 6,181 in 2020. It was 48.3% White, 41.2% Black, 0.6% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 6.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Clairton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Clairton is the 198th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Clairton's White Population

2,988 residents of Clairton identify as White, or 48.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Clairton considerably less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Clairton is ranked #1836 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Clairton is less White than neighboring Elizabeth (86.1% White), West Elizabeth (91.1% White), Glassport (81.5% White), Lincoln (95.4% White), and Liberty (92.2% White).

Clairton's Black Population

2,544 residents of Clairton identify as Black, or 41.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Clairton considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Clairton is ranked #23 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Clairton is more Black than neighboring Elizabeth (5.3% Black), West Elizabeth (1.5% Black), Glassport (8.9% Black), Lincoln (0.4% Black), and Liberty (1.9% Black).

Clairton's Asian Population

34 residents of Clairton identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Clairton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Clairton is ranked #809 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Clairton is more Asian than neighboring Elizabeth (0.1% Asian), West Elizabeth (0% Asian), Glassport (0.4% Asian), Lincoln (0% Asian), and Liberty (0.2% Asian).

Clairton's Hispanic Population

172 residents of Clairton identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Clairton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Clairton is ranked #790 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Clairton is more Hispanic than neighboring Elizabeth (1.6% Hispanic), West Elizabeth (2% Hispanic), Lincoln (0.5% Hispanic), and Liberty (1.4% Hispanic). Clairton is less Hispanic than neighboring Glassport (2.9% Hispanic).

Clairton's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of Clairton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Clairton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Clairton is ranked #147 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Clairton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elizabeth (0.4% Native American/Other), West Elizabeth (0% Native American/Other), Glassport (0.9% Native American/Other), and Liberty (0.2% Native American/Other). Clairton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lincoln (1.7% Native American/Other).

Clairton's Multiracial Population

382 residents of Clairton identify as Multiracial, or 6.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Clairton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Clairton is ranked #131 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Clairton is more Multiracial than neighboring West Elizabeth (5.5% Multiracial), Glassport (5.5% Multiracial), Lincoln (1.9% Multiracial), and Liberty (4.1% Multiracial). Clairton is less Multiracial than neighboring Elizabeth (6.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.