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Parkesburg, Pennsylvania, in Chester county, is 21 miles E of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 40 miles W of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Parkesburg has a population of 3,373.
In Parkesburg, about 58% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.
Approximately 9% of Parkesburg is non-white. The town boasts a diverse population for Pennsylvania, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
In 2000, Parkesburg had a median family income of $55,726. Parkesburg is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. You could say that the town 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.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Parkesburg ($1,200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 68% of housing units in Parkesburg are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in Parkesburg pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Parkesburg, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Parkesburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 8% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Parkesburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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