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Ebensburg, PA


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Ebensburg, Pennsylvania

Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, in Cambria county, is 67 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is included in the Johnstown metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 3,091 people lived in Ebensburg.

The People and Families of Ebensburg

In Ebensburg, about 55% of adults are married. Ebensburg is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

If you spend a lot of time in the town, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ebensburg had a median family income of $45,128. Significantly, more adults in Ebensburg have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Pennsylvania.

Political Inclinations

Ebensburg residents donated more money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Ebensburg Housing

An estimated 58% of living spaces in Ebensburg are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Ebensburg, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Ebensburg, 89% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the town; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Ebensburg Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Ebensburg Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Ebensburg College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Ebensburg Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Ebensburg, PA

Comparing Ebensburg 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
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens98
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men77
Female Share of the Population76
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity34
Children Under 5 Years Old35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home79
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime65

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