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Tamaqua, PA


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Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill county, is 28 miles NW of Allentown, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 72 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are 7,174 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Tamaqua

In Tamaqua, about 50% of adults are married. In Tamaqua, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households.

There are a lot of senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tamaqua had a median family income of $36,406.

Political Inclinations

Tamaqua folks tended to give their money ($900) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Tamaqua Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Tamaqua that were owner-occupied was 68%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Tamaqua has going for it.

Commuting

In Tamaqua, 91% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the town, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Tamaqua Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Tamaqua, PA

Comparing Tamaqua 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
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men45
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty33
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home35
Walking and Biking to Work24
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime65

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