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New Wilmington, PA


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New Wilmington, Pennsylvania

New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, in Lawrence county, is 16 miles E of Youngstown, Ohio (center to center) and 50 miles N of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Sharon metropolitan area. New Wilmington has a population of 2,452.

The People and Families of New Wilmington

In New Wilmington, about 24% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in New Wilmington live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in New Wilmington.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Wilmington had a median family income of $56,736. New Wilmington is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that New Wilmington is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in New Wilmington ($2,250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

New Wilmington Housing

About 57% of housing units in New Wilmington are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In New Wilmington, 58% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in New Wilmington than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyNew Wilmington Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyNew Wilmington Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyNew Wilmington College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyNew Wilmington Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%New Wilmington Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%New Wilmington Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of New Wilmington, PA

Comparing New Wilmington 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Senior Citizens65
Well-Paid Single Men65
Racial Diversity34
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built27

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime76

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