Social Data

The total estimated population is 5,928. Density is very low at 76 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 5,865; Two or More Races: 30; American Indian: 12; Black: 10; Asian: 7; Other Race: 4; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 21 (0%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 5,907 (100%)

There are 52 foreign born residents, of which 75.0% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Italy: 14; Korea: 12; Canada: 10; United Kingdom: 4; Germany: 4; Netherlands: 2; Philippines: 2; U.S. Born: This State: 5,285; Northeast: 219; South: 194; Midwest: 90; West: 63;

The sex distribution is 50% male and 50% female. The median age is 39 years.

Age Distribution

There are 549 married couples with children and 193 single-parent households (54 men, 139 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $34,418 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; Pennsylvania: $40,106; 17737: $34,418;

7% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; Pennsylvania: 11%; 17737: 7%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 2,067; Government: 393; Self-employed: 139; Unpaid family work: 42; Occupation: Sales and office: 816; Production, transportation, and material moving: 661; Management, professional, and related: 623; Office and administrative support: 466; Service: 423; Production: 397;

The average commute time is 25 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 2,366; Car or truck (carpooled): 274; Worked at home: 74; Walked: 62; Bicycle: 7; Public transportation: 2;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in17737.

Housing Data

There are 2,706 housing units, of which 1,883 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 1,879; Renter: 564; Vacant: 263; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 1,100; Not Mortgaged: 779;

The median single family home value is $88,200.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; Pennsylvania: $1,010; 17737: $853;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; Pennsylvania: $438; 17737: $374;

The average household size is 2 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 6.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 875; 1940 to 1949: 179; 1950 to 1959: 251; 1960 to 1969: 259; 1970 to 1979: 444; 1980 to 1989: 361; 1990 to 1994: 162; 1995 to 1998: 131; 1999 to March 2000: 44;

2.4% of homes lack plumbing and 1.3% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: 1,506; Electricity: 508; Wood: 189; Utility Gas: 94;

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