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Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, in Adams county, is 37 miles W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 44 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is home to some 905 residents.
In Abbottstown, about 65% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Abbottstown are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.
In 2000, Abbottstown had a median family income of $52,578. More so than most places, the people in Abbottstown generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Abbottstown are poor than in most places in Pennsylvania.
The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Abbottstown.
According to the 2000 census, 82% of the housing in Abbottstown was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.
In Abbottstown, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Abbottstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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