Upland, PA

Upland, Pennsylvania

Upland, Pennsylvania, in Delaware county, is 11 miles NE of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center) and 13 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is included in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 2,977 people lived in Upland.

The People and Families of Upland

In Upland, about 45% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Upland without hitting a preschooler. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the town; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.

Approximately 23% of Upland is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of Upland.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Upland had a median family income of $35,640.

Political Inclinations

Upland residents donated more money ($500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Upland Housing

An estimated 61% of living spaces in Upland are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Upland, 90% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in the town.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Upland, PA

Comparing Upland 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Upland Almanac

Upland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Upland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Upland 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, Upland, 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

Upland Hospitals

CROZER CHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
ONE MEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARD
(610) 338-8231
Emergency Service: Yes

Upland Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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