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| name = Clark, Pennsylvania
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'''Clark''' is a [[borough (Pennsylvania)|borough]] in [[Mercer County, Pennsylvania|Mercer County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States. The population was 633 at the 2000 census. It is part of the [[Mahoning Valley|Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
'''Clark''' is a [[borough (Pennsylvania)|borough]] in western [[Mercer County, Pennsylvania]], United States, along the southern shore of the [[Shenango River|Shenango River Reservoir]]. The population was 576 at the 2020 census.<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021">{{cite web |last1=Bureau |first1=US Census |title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |website=Census.gov |publisher=US Census Bureau |access-date=17 July 2022}}</ref> It is part of the [[Hermitage, Pennsylvania|Hermitage micropolitan area]].

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==History==
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Clark bore the name of Clarksville into the late 1950s. The original community was moved to the present site following the construction of a [[Shenango River]] dam for flood control near [[Sharpsville, Pennsylvania|Sharpsville]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
Clark is located at {{coord|41|16|55|N|80|24|35|W|type:city}} (41.282049, -80.409591).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Clark is located at {{coord|41|16|55|N|80|24|35|W|type:city}} (41.282049, -80.409591).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the borough has a total area of {{convert|3.8|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|3.0|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.7|sqmi|km2}} (19.31%) is water.

=== Notable locations ===
* NorthStar Marina

* Pete's Berry farm


* Clark House
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the borough has a total area of {{convert|3.8|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|3.0|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.7|sqmi|km2}} of it (19.31%) is water.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1880= 264
|1880= 264
|1900= 220
|1900= 220
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|2000= 633
|2000= 633
|2010= 640
|2010= 640
|2020= 576
|estyear=2017
|estyear=2021
|estimate=606
|estimate=571
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2017">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2017.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=March 24, 2018}}</ref>
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021"/>
|footnote=Sources:<ref name="USDecennialCensus">{{cite web|title=Census of Population and Housing|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=11 December 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426102944/http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=26 April 2015|df=}}</ref><ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/|archivedate=2013-09-11|df=}}</ref><ref name=CensusPopEst>{{cite web|title=Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|work=Population Estimates|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=11 December 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611010502/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|archivedate=11 June 2013|df= }}</ref>
|footnote=Sources:<ref name="USDecennialCensus">{{cite web|title=Census of Population and Housing|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=11 December 2013}}</ref><ref name="GR2" /><ref name=CensusPopEst>{{cite web|title=Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|work=Population Estimates|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=11 December 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611010502/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|archivedate=11 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:42&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Oct 12, 2022}}</ref>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 633 people, 227 households, and 194 families residing in the borough. The [[population density]] was 207.9 people per square mile (80.1/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 233 housing units at an average density of 76.5 per square mile (29.5/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.53% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.16% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.16% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.16% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.47% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 633 people, 227 households, and 194 families residing in the borough. The population density was {{convert|207.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 233 housing units at an average density of {{convert|76.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the borough was 99.53% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.16% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.16% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.16% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.47% of the population.


There were 227 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.1% were non-families. 11.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.02.
There were 227 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.1% were non-families. 11.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.02.
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The median income for a household in the borough was $53,438, and the median income for a family was $56,944. Males had a median income of $40,729 versus $26,625 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the borough was $24,892. About 1.0% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including none of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the borough was $53,438, and the median income for a family was $56,944. Males had a median income of $40,729 versus $26,625 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the borough was $24,892. About 1.0% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including none of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.


== External links ==
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==History==
[http://www.clarkboro.com/ Official Clark Borough, Mercer County Website]
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Clark bore the name of Clarksville into the late 1950s. The original community was moved to the present site following the construction of a Shenango River dam for flood control near Sharpsville.


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
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{{Mercer County, Pennsylvania}}
{{Mercer County, Pennsylvania}}

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[[Category:Populated places established in 1829]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1829]]

Latest revision as of 13:36, 8 August 2023

Clark, Pennsylvania
Borough
Houses on Milton Street
Houses on Milton Street
Location of Clark in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
Location of Clark in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
Coordinates: 41°16′55″N 80°24′35″W / 41.28194°N 80.40972°W / 41.28194; -80.40972
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyMercer
Established1829
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.62 sq mi (9.38 km2)
 • Land3.01 sq mi (7.80 km2)
 • Water0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2)
Highest elevation
[2] (southwest corner of township)
1,200 ft (400 m)
Lowest elevation
[2] (Shenango River Reservoir)
896 ft (273 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
576
 • Density191.30/sq mi (73.87/km2)
Time zoneUTC-4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EDT)
Zip code
16113
Area code724

Clark is a borough in western Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the southern shore of the Shenango River Reservoir. The population was 576 at the 2020 census.[4] It is part of the Hermitage micropolitan area.

History

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Clark bore the name of Clarksville into the late 1950s. The original community was moved to the present site following the construction of a Shenango River dam for flood control near Sharpsville.

Geography

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Clark is located at 41°16′55″N 80°24′35″W / 41.28194°N 80.40972°W / 41.28194; -80.40972 (41.282049, -80.409591).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2), of which 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) (19.31%) is water.

Notable locations

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  • NorthStar Marina
  • Pete's Berry farm
  • Clark House

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880264—
1900220—
1910216−1.8%
19202243.7%
193027924.6%
194032115.1%
19503457.5%
1960312−9.6%
197046749.7%
198066742.8%
1990610−8.5%
20006333.8%
20106401.1%
2020576−10.0%
2021 (est.)571[4]−0.9%
Sources:[6][7][8][9][3]

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 633 people, 227 households, and 194 families residing in the borough. The population density was 207.9 inhabitants per square mile (80.3/km2). There were 233 housing units at an average density of 76.5 per square mile (29.5/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.53% White, 0.16% African American, 0.16% from other races, and 0.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.

There were 227 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.7% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.1% were non-families. 11.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $53,438, and the median income for a family was $56,944. Males had a median income of $40,729 versus $26,625 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $24,892. About 1.0% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Official Clark Borough, Mercer County Website

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Pymatuning Creek Topo Map, Mercer County PA (Sharpsville Area)". TopoZone. Locality, LLC. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Oct 12, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved 17 July 2022. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  7. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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