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As of the year 2000 census, 9,363 people lived in Economy.
In Economy, about 70% of adults are married. Economy is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not).
The town is noted for its large share of males.
In 2000, Economy had a median family income of $60,081. Many people in Economy make a good living. The bulk of the population of the town is doing well, with money to spend. Economy doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. Significantly, more adults in the town have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Pennsylvania.
A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Economy.
An estimated 95% of living spaces in Economy are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Economy as a sign of wealth and desirability.
In Economy, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Economy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Economy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Public Transportation Use |  | |
| Short Commute Times | |  |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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