Mount Wolf, PA

Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania

Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania, in York county, is 21 miles W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 52 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is included in the York metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,373 people lived in Mount Wolf.

The People and Families of Mount Wolf

In Mount Wolf, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Wolf had a median family income of $47,813. The bulk of the population of Mount Wolf is doing well, with money to spend. The town doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Mount Wolf residents donated more money ($43,000) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Mount Wolf Housing

An estimated 76% of living spaces in Mount Wolf 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.

Commuting

In Mount Wolf, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Mount Wolf, PA

Comparing Mount Wolf to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Mount Wolf Almanac

Mount Wolf Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Mount Wolf Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Mount Wolf residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Mount Wolf, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Mount Wolf Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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