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Jonestown, PA


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Jonestown, Pennsylvania

Jonestown, Pennsylvania, in Lebanon county, is 27 miles N of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 76 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle metropolitan area. Jonestown contains a population of approximately 1,028.

The People and Families of Jonestown

In Jonestown, about 56% of adults are married.

Unlike most towns, Jonestown has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jonestown had a median family income of $45,208. In Jonestown, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Jonestown favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Jonestown Housing

Jonestown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Jonestown, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Jonestown, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Jonestown Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Jonestown Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Jonestown, PA

Comparing Jonestown 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Women65
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens31
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size69
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built25
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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