Dillsburg, PA

Dillsburg, Pennsylvania

Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, in York county, is 38 miles W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 59 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is located in the York metropolitan area. Dillsburg has a population of 2,063.

The People and Families of Dillsburg

In Dillsburg, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dillsburg had a median family income of $46,797. Dillsburg enjoys an educated population. In the town, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the town. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Dillsburg gave more campaign money ($3,250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Dillsburg Housing

Owners occupy 63% of the housing units in Dillsburg. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Dillsburg is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Dillsburg, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Dillsburg, PA

Comparing Dillsburg 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
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
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Dillsburg Almanac

Dillsburg Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Dillsburg Public Libraries

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Dillsburg Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Dillsburg 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, Dillsburg, 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

Dillsburg High Schools (2004)

NORTHERN HS
717-432-8691
Serves 1,063 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Dillsburg Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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