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Charleroi, PA


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Charleroi, Pennsylvania

Charleroi, Pennsylvania, in Washington county, is 21 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Charleroi has a population of 4,871.

The People and Families of Charleroi

In Charleroi, about 41% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Charleroi live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Charleroi. The town benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Charleroi had a median family income of $31,699.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Charleroi ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Charleroi Housing

About 55% of housing units in Charleroi are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Charleroi, 81% of commuters drive to work. Residents of Charleroi, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyCharleroi Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%Charleroi Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Charleroi, PA

Comparing Charleroi 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Women64
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Housing Recently Built13

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