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Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, in Jefferson county, is 64 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 6,271.
In Punxsutawney, about 46% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Punxsutawney live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.
There is an unusually large share of women in Punxsutawney. The town benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Punxsutawney had a median family income of $33,054.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Punxsutawney ($2,575). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 58% of housing units in Punxsutawney are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Much of the housing in Punxsutawney has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Punxsutawney are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.
In Punxsutawney, 89% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the town. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.
Comparing Punxsutawney to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | |  |
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| College Educated Adults | |  |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times |  | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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