Clymer, Pennsylvania

Clymer is a borough in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,357 at the 2010 census. The community was named after George Clymer, one of the signers of the United States Declaration of Independence. It is surrounded by but separate from Cherryhill Township.

Clymer, Pennsylvania
Borough
Sixth Street, looking northwest from Wolcott Street
Location of Clymer in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
Clymer
Location of Clymer in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
Clymer
Clymer (the United States)
Coordinates: 40°40′08″N 79°00′43″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyIndiana
Settled1905
Incorporated1908
Government
  TypeBorough Council
  MayorDennis Clawson
Area
  Total0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2)
  Land0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Population
 (2010)
  Total1,357
  Estimate 
(2019)[2]
1,266
  Density2,224.96/sq mi (858.66/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip code
15728
Area code(s)724
FIPS code42-14520
Websiteclymerpa.com

Geography

Clymer is located at 40°40′8″N 79°0′43″W (40.668977, -79.011925).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.
19101,753
19202,86763.5%
19302,672−6.8%
19403,06214.6%
19502,500−18.4%
19602,251−10.0%
19702,054−8.8%
19801,761−14.3%
19901,499−14.9%
20001,5473.2%
20101,357−12.3%
2019 (est.)1,266[2]−6.7%
Sources:[4][5][6]

At the 2000 census there were 1,547 people in 679 households, including 418 families, in the borough. The population density was 2,606.6 people per square mile (1,012.4/km²). There were 734 housing units at an average density of 1,236.8 per square mile (480.3/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.55% White, 0.19% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19%.[5]

There were 679 households, 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 35.1% of households were made up of individuals, and 21.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.97.

The age distribution was 22.9% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 81.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.3 males.

The median household income was $24,688 and the median family income was $36,688. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $14,250. About 14.5% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.6% of those under age 18 and 15.9% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 11 June 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
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