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Christiana, PA


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Christiana, Pennsylvania

Christiana, Pennsylvania is 17 miles E of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 44 miles W of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Lancaster county. The town is part of the Lancaster metro area. The population of Christiana is 1,124.

The People and Families of Christiana

In Christiana, about 52% of adults are married.

Christiana has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Christiana had a median family income of $50,583. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of Christiana.

Political Inclinations

Among Christiana political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Christiana Housing

Of the housing in Christiana, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Christiana, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Christiana People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Christiana Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Christiana, PA

Comparing Christiana 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
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women87
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Men77
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home810
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Housing Recently Built14
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