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Jacobus, PA


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Jacobus, Pennsylvania

Jacobus, Pennsylvania is 24 miles SW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 40 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. It is in York county. The town is part of the York metro area. The population of Jacobus is 1,203.

The People and Families of Jacobus

In Jacobus, about 70% of adults are married. Jacobus, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jacobus had a median family income of $52,500. Jacobus is one of the richer towns in Pennsylvania. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Jacobus.

Jacobus Housing

Of the housing in Jacobus, approximately 85% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Jacobus, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyJacobus Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Jacobus People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Jacobus Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Jacobus, PA

Comparing Jacobus 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
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men88
Male Share of the Population68
Senior Citizens64
Female Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built59
People Living Alone42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Rents33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Affordability of Property Taxes23
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