Duncannon, PA

Duncannon, Pennsylvania

Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in Perry county, is 45 miles NW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 78 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is in the Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle area. There are 1,508 residents in Duncannon.

The People and Families of Duncannon

In Duncannon, about 48% of adults are married. In Duncannon, 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Duncannon had a median family income of $38,750.

Political Inclinations

Duncannon folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Duncannon Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Duncannon that were owner-occupied was 53%. 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 Duncannon.

Commuting

In Duncannon, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Duncannon, PA

Comparing Duncannon 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Duncannon Almanac

Duncannon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Duncannon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Duncannon 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, Duncannon, 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

Duncannon High Schools (2004)

SUSQUENITA HS
717-957-2552
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 731 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Duncannon Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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