Steelton, PA

Steelton, Pennsylvania

Steelton, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin county, is 31 miles NW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 65 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is considered part of the Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle metropolitan area. Steelton has a population of 5,858.

The People and Families of Steelton

In Steelton, about 42% of adults are married. Steelton is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 38% of Steelton is non-white. Steelton boasts a diverse population for Pennsylvania, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

There is an unusually large share of women in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Steelton had a median family income of $39,556.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Steelton ($4,250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Steelton Housing

About 65% of housing units in Steelton are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years.

Commuting

In Steelton, 89% of commuters drive to work. Residents of Steelton, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 2%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Steelton, PA

Comparing Steelton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Steelton Almanac

Steelton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Steelton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Steelton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Steelton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Steelton High Schools (2004)

STEELTON-HIGHSPIRE HS
717-939-9895
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 625 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

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