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Richlandtown, PA


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Richlandtown, Pennsylvania

Richlandtown, Pennsylvania, in Bucks county, is 11 miles S of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 36 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are an estimated 1,283 people in the town.

The People and Families of Richlandtown

In Richlandtown, about 50% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Richlandtown, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Richlandtown had a median family income of $49,423. You won't find a lot of people in Richlandtown living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Richlandtown Housing

Approximately 69% of housing in Richlandtown is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Richlandtown, 95% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Richlandtown.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Richlandtown Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Richlandtown, PA

Comparing Richlandtown 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 Population88
Well-Paid Single Women87
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Well-Paid Single Men76
Senior Citizens75
Racial Diversity55
Age of the Population32
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
People Living Alone31
Housing Recently Built38
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes23
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