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Mcdonald, PA


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McDonald, Pennsylvania

McDonald, Pennsylvania, in Washington county, is 13 miles W of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Pittsburgh area. There are 2,281 residents in McDonald.

The People and Families of McDonald

In McDonald, about 50% of adults are married. In McDonald, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in the town are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, McDonald had a median family income of $45,878.

Political Inclinations

McDonald folks tended to give their money ($3,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

McDonald Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in McDonald that were owner-occupied was 59%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in McDonald.

Commuting

In McDonald, 88% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the town use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Mcdonald Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Mcdonald Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of McDonald, PA

Comparing Mcdonald 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
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men88
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population76
Female Share of the Population65
Racial Diversity67
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults65
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Housing Recently Built14
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