Connellsville, PA

Connellsville, Pennsylvania

Connellsville, Pennsylvania, in Fayette county, is 36 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is considered part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Connellsville has a population of 9,146.

The People and Families of Connellsville

In Connellsville, about 46% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Connellsville live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Connellsville had a median family income of $28,105.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Connellsville ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Connellsville Housing

About 50% of housing units in Connellsville are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Connellsville, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 3%

Comparative Profile of Connellsville, PA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Connellsville Almanac

Connellsville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Connellsville Public Libraries

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Connellsville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Connellsville residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Connellsville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Connellsville Hospitals

HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
401 EAST MURPHY AVENUE
(724) 628-1500
Emergency Service: Yes

Connellsville High Schools (2004)

CONNELLSVILLE AREA SHS
724-628-1350
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,394 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Connellsville Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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