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Whitaker, PA


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Whitaker, Pennsylvania

Whitaker, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 6 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The people of the town are in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Whitaker has a population of 1,338.

The People and Families of Whitaker

In Whitaker, about 52% of adults are married.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Whitaker.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Whitaker had a median family income of $39,250.

Whitaker Housing

In Whitaker, 76% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.

Commuting

In Whitaker, 88% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Whitaker use public transportation more than most people in similar towns.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
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Comparative Profile of Whitaker, PA

Comparing Whitaker 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
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men77
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity78
Senior Citizens65
Well-Paid Single Women64
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income54
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents55
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built25
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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