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Archbald, PA


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Archbald, Pennsylvania

Archbald, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna county, is 8 miles NE of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 88 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is conveniently located inside the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton metropolitan area. There are an estimated 6,220 people in Archbald.

The People and Families of Archbald

In Archbald, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Archbald had a median family income of $52,410. Archbald has more than its share of wealthy families and people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,250) in Archbald. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Archbald Housing

Approximately 80% of housing in Archbald is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in Archbald than you'll find in other towns.

Commuting

In Archbald, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 19%Archbald Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Archbald, PA

Comparing Archbald 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
Age of the Population96
Senior Citizens85
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men57
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better67
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents74
Affordability of Property Taxes54
People Living Alone53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built39
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33

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