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Derry, PA


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Derry, Pennsylvania

Derry, Pennsylvania is 37 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is in Westmoreland county. The town is part of the Pittsburgh metro area. The population of Derry is 2,991.

The People and Families of Derry

In Derry, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Derry had a median family income of $37,585.

Political Inclinations

Among Derry political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,100. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Derry Housing

Of the housing in Derry, approximately 70% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Derry, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Derry, PA

Comparing Derry 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 Citizens76
Age of the Population76
Female Share of the Population76
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men43
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use42
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built25
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