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Dubois, PA


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DuBois, Pennsylvania

DuBois has a population of 8,123.

The People and Families of DuBois

In DuBois, about 49% of adults are married. DuBois offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in DuBois, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, DuBois had a median family income of $36,575.

Political Inclinations

Residents of DuBois gave more campaign money ($2,800) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

DuBois Housing

Owners occupy 60% of the housing units in DuBois. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In DuBois, 90% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in DuBois, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyDubois Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Dubois Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of DuBois, PA

Comparing Dubois 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 Citizens97
Female Share of the Population98
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population23
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better33
College Educated Adults25
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Housing Recently Built11

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