Social Data

The total estimated population is 8,004. Density is high at 10,534 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: Black: 3,695; White: 3,599; Two or More Races: 297; Asian: 142; American Indian: 29; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 3; Other Race: 239; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 483 (6%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 7,521 (94%)

There are 458 foreign born residents, of which 46.9% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Vietnam: 123; Korea: 42; India: 25; Dominican Republic: 24; Cambodia: 19; Germany: 18; Jamaica: 16; U.S. Born: This State: 5,222; South: 1,189; Northeast: 579; Midwest: 216; West: 92;

The sex distribution is 50% male and 50% female. The median age is 37 years.

Age Distribution

There are 183 married couples with children and 482 single-parent households (78 men, 404 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $25,151 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; Pennsylvania: $40,106; 17102: $25,151;

24% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; Pennsylvania: 11%; 17102: 24%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 2,355; Government: 930; Self-employed: 205; Unpaid family work: 0; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 1,254; Sales and office: 1,242; Office and administrative support: 789; Professional and related: 681; Service: 598; Management, business, and financial operations: 573;

The average commute time is 21 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 2,262; Walked: 685; Car or truck (carpooled): 500; Public transportation: 311; Worked at home: 73; Bicycle: 13;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in17102.

Housing Data

There are 4,974 housing units, of which 1,884 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 1,184; Renter: 2,951; Vacant: 839; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 787; Not Mortgaged: 397;

The median single family home value is $68,400.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; Pennsylvania: $1,010; 17102: $842;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; Pennsylvania: $438; 17102: $404;

The average household size is 2 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 4.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 2,582; 1940 to 1949: 603; 1950 to 1959: 519; 1960 to 1969: 617; 1970 to 1979: 241; 1980 to 1989: 294; 1990 to 1994: 111; 1995 to 1998: 7;

0.6% of homes lack plumbing and 3.1% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Utility Gas: 1,874; Electricity: 1,188; Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: 829; Other: 141;

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