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Duncansville, PA


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Duncansville, Pennsylvania

Duncansville, Pennsylvania, in Blair county, is 82 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is located in the Altoona metropolitan area. Duncansville has a population of 1,238.

The People and Families of Duncansville

In Duncansville, about 50% of adults are married. Duncansville offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the town, 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 Duncansville, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Duncansville had a median family income of $40,655. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Duncansville gave more campaign money ($3,950) 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.

Duncansville Housing

Owners occupy 60% of the housing units in Duncansville. 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 Duncansville is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Duncansville, 95% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Duncansville, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Duncansville Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Duncansville Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Duncansville, PA

Comparing Duncansville 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women99
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Men65
Racial Diversity33
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married24
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built49
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