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Wampum, PA


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Wampum, Pennsylvania

Wampum, Pennsylvania, in Lawrence county, is 21 miles SE of Youngstown, Ohio (center to center) and 35 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 678.

The People and Families of Wampum

In Wampum, about 54% of adults are married. Wampum offers a lot of one-person housing.

You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wampum had a median family income of $36,094.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Wampum Housing

Owners occupy 67% of the housing units in Wampum. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Wampum is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Wampum?

Commuting

In Wampum, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 9%Wampum Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 17%Wampum Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Wampum Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Wampum, PA

Comparing Wampum 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 Citizens99
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men65
Well-Paid Single Women64
Racial Diversity56
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income43
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built12
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