Donora, Pennsylvania

Donora is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, 35 miles (56 km) south of Pittsburgh on the Monongahela river. Donora was incorporated in 1900. Agriculture, coal-mining, steel-making, wire-making, and other industries were conducted in Donora early in its history. In 1910, 8,174 people lived there; in 1920, 14,131; and in 1940, 13,180 people lived in Donora. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 5,653. Donora is a Rust Belt place which has lost most of its industrial capacity. It is in the "Mon valley" five miles (8 km) downriver from Charleroi and 25 miles (40 km) upstream of Braddock which is also in the "Mon valley."

Demographics

As of the census{{GR|2}} of 2000, there are 5,653 people, 2,469 households, and 1,434 families residing in the borough. The population density is 1,148.8/km² (2,973.8/mi²). There are 2,958 housing units at an average density of 601.1/km² (1,556.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 82.10% White, 14.84% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 2.32% from two or more races. 2.02% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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There are 2,469 households out of which 23.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.9% are married couples living together, 16.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.9% are non-families. 37.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 21.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.23 and the average family size is 2.95.

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In the borough the population is spread out with 21.7% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 82.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 78.4 males.

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The median income for a household in the borough is $27,939, and the median income for a family is $37,176. Males have a median income of $33,725 versus $22,346 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $17,893. 16.8% of the population and 12.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 28.2% of those under the age of 18 and 14.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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