As of the census of 2000, there were 6,185 people, 2,000 households, and 718 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,602.7/km sq (4,142.8/mi sq). There were 2,192 housing units at an average density of 568.0/km sq (1,468.2/mi sq). The racial makeup of the borough was 94.55% White, 3.48% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.99% Asian, 0.15% from Race (United States Census)other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population. There were 2,000 households out of which 15.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.3% were Marriagemarried couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 64.1% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.75. In the borough the population was spread out with 8.8% under the age of 18, 56.4% from 18 to 24, 13.1% from 25 to 44, 11.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females there were 73.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.2 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $19,902, and the median income for a family was $40,208. Males had a median income of $31,204 versus $20,214 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $10,832. About 18.8% of families and 41.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.1% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over. You can learn more about Clarion, PA, and the community by visiting http://www.clarionlife.comwww.clarionlife.com Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarion%2C_Pennsylvania