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Smethport, PA


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Smethport, Pennsylvania

Smethport, Pennsylvania, in McKean county, is 77 miles S of Cheektowaga, New York (center to center) and 77 miles S of Buffalo, New York. As of the year 2000 census, 1,684 people lived in Smethport.

The People and Families of Smethport

In Smethport, about 58% of adults are married.

In Smethport, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Smethport had a median family income of $42,153. In Smethport, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Smethport residents donated more money ($25) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Smethport Housing

An estimated 72% of living spaces in Smethport are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Smethport, 86% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Smethport; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%Smethport Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Smethport, PA

Comparing Smethport 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 Population98
Well-Paid Single Women87
Senior Citizens86
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men66
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity44
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use64
Walking and Biking to Work55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built13
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