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Coraopolis, PA


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Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 10 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Pittsburgh area. There are 6,131 residents in Coraopolis.

The People and Families of Coraopolis

In Coraopolis, about 44% of adults are married. In Coraopolis, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in the town are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Coraopolis. There are a lot of senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coraopolis had a median family income of $41,081.

Political Inclinations

Coraopolis folks tended to give their money ($16,785) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Coraopolis Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Coraopolis that were owner-occupied was 55%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Coraopolis.

Commuting

In Coraopolis, 85% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the town use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Coraopolis Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Coraopolis Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Coraopolis Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Coraopolis Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Coraopolis, PA

Comparing Coraopolis 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 Citizens108
Female Share of the Population109
Age of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Women79
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Men67
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married12
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better55
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home46
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime11

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