Coraopolis, PA

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Coraopolis, PA

Comparing Coraopolis 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Coraopolis Almanac

Coraopolis Climate

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Coraopolis Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Coraopolis, 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

Coraopolis Public Libraries

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Coraopolis High Schools (2004)

CORNELL SHS
412-264-5010
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 147 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 5.9

Coraopolis Colleges

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Robert Morris University

Sewickley Valley Hospital School of Nursing

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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