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Ligonier, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland county, is 42 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Ligonier has a population of 1,695.
In Ligonier, about 51% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Ligonier live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.
There is an unusually large share of women in Ligonier. The town benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Ligonier had a median family income of $42,656. To its credit, the people in Ligonier value education and a large proportion are college graduates.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Ligonier ($19,350). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 60% of housing units in Ligonier are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Much of the housing in Ligonier has been around for years.
In Ligonier, 86% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Ligonier to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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