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Industry, PA


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Industry, Pennsylvania

Industry, Pennsylvania, in Beaver county, is 26 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,921 people people live in Industry.

The People and Families of Industry

In Industry, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Industry had a median family income of $43,571.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($1,000) in Industry than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Industry Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Industry, about 88% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Industry, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 14%Industry Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Industry, PA

Comparing Industry 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
Male Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens75
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Men65
Female Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use42
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built38
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime66
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