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Pitcairn, PA


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Pitcairn, Pennsylvania

Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 11 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is located in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Pitcairn has a population of 3,689.

The People and Families of Pitcairn

In Pitcairn, about 42% of adults are married. Pitcairn offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pitcairn had a median family income of $34,226.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Pitcairn Housing

Owners occupy 50% of the housing units in Pitcairn. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Pitcairn is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Pitcairn, 85% of commuters drive to work. The town is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. If you visit or move to Pitcairn, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPitcairn Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Pitcairn Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Pitcairn, PA

Comparing Pitcairn 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 Population65
Well-Paid Single Women64
Senior Citizens64
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults43
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime76

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