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Girard, PA


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Girard, Pennsylvania

Girard, Pennsylvania, in Erie county, is 14 miles SW of Erie, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 79 miles NE of Cleveland, Ohio. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Erie metropolitan area. Girard contains a population of approximately 3,164.

The People and Families of Girard

In Girard, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Girard had a median family income of $38,936.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Girard favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $375. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Girard Housing

Girard has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Girard, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Girard, PA

Comparing Girard 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 Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens42
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home79
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Affordability of Rents68
People Living Alone53
Housing Recently Built49
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

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