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Abbottstown, Pennsylvania

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.

The People and Families of Abbottstown

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Abbottstown.

Abbottstown Housing

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.

Commuting

In Abbottstown, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Abbottstown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAbbottstown Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Abbottstown People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Abbottstown Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Abbottstown, PA

Comparing Abbottstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Women64
Female Share of the Population64
Racial Diversity66
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men53
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Affordability of Rents22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone11
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