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Uniontown, PA


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Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in Fayette county, is 39 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Uniontown contains a population of approximately 12,422.

The People and Families of Uniontown

In Uniontown, about 39% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Uniontown, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Uniontown has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Uniontown had a median family income of $28,523.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Uniontown favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $8,395. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Uniontown Housing

Uniontown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 48% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Uniontown, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Uniontown, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Uniontown Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Uniontown Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Uniontown, PA

Comparing Uniontown 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 Citizens109
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity59
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size12
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work23
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime41
Low Violent Crime32

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