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Dushore, PA


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Dushore, Pennsylvania

Dushore, Pennsylvania, in Sullivan county, is 39 miles W of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 126 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 663.

The People and Families of Dushore

In Dushore, about 40% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Dushore live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Dushore. The town benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dushore had a median family income of $41,563. An unusual characteristic of Dushore is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Dushore ($1,500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Dushore Housing

About 50% of housing units in Dushore are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Dushore, 84% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyDushore Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Dushore Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Dushore, PA

Comparing Dushore 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
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men65
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built14
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