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Langhorne, PA


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Langhorne, Pennsylvania

Langhorne, Pennsylvania, in Bucks county, is 5 miles W of Levittown, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 20 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of the year 2000 census, 1,981 people lived in Langhorne.

The People and Families of Langhorne

In Langhorne, about 36% of adults are married.

Approximately 18% of Langhorne is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the town.

Langhorne is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Langhorne had a median family income of $75,429. Many people in Langhorne make a good living. The bulk of the population of the town is doing well, with money to spend. Langhorne 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. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Langhorne.)

Political Inclinations

Langhorne residents donated more money ($24,900) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Langhorne Housing

An estimated 64% of living spaces in Langhorne are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Langhorne, with the choice of small rental properties there. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the town as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Langhorne, 88% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Langhorne is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). Public transportation is used by many people in the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLanghorne Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLanghorne People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLanghorne Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLanghorne Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Langhorne Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Langhorne Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Langhorne Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Langhorne College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Langhorne Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Langhorne, PA

Comparing Langhorne 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity910
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens21
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size47
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Affordability of Rents21
Housing Recently Built13
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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