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Dillsburg, PA


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Dillsburg, PA

Comparing Dillsburg 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
Well-Paid Single Women99
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men87
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens53
Racial Diversity55
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
People Living Alone86
Housing Recently Built710
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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