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Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill county, is 23 miles NW of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 69 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is home to some 3,106 residents.
In Orwigsburg, about 55% of adults are married.
There are more females than males in Orwigsburg than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the town.
In 2000, Orwigsburg had a median family income of $55,313. More so than most places, the people in Orwigsburg generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Orwigsburg are poor than in most places in Pennsylvania. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($8,900) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Orwigsburg. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Orwigsburg was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high.
In Orwigsburg, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Orwigsburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Orwigsburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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