Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

Coraopolis (pronounced CORE-?-OP-?-LIS) is a borough located in Allegheny County in the US state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 6,131, down a substantial amount from 11,086 in 1940. The loss of occupations created by the exodus of the steel-making companies from the Pittsburgh region to Europe and Asia is a factor which has caused the population to dwindle. It is a small town located to the west of Pittsburgh, along the Ohio River. The town is noted for its steep topography, numerous brick streets, and many large, old, and exquisite homes.

Demographics

As of the census{{GR|2}} of 2000, there are 6,131 people, 2,880 households, and 1,552 families residing in the borough. The population density is 1,766.6/km² (4,582.3/mi²). There are 3,119 housing units at an average density of 898.7/km² (2,331.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 84.96% White, 12.43% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.57% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. 0.98% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Census - 2000 - Population density - White - Black - African American - Native American - Asian - Pacific Islander - Hispanic - Latino

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There are 2,880 households out of which 21.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.0% are married couples living together, 11.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 46.1% are non-families. 40.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 19.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.10 and the average family size is 2.85.

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In the borough the population is spread out with 19.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.7 males.

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The median income for a household in the borough is $32,321, and the median income for a family is $41,081. Males have a median income of $31,374 versus $25,269 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $17,595. 9.7% of the population and 6.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.9% of those under the age of 18 and 11.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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Per capita income - Poverty line

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