Ambridge Borough, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 7769 residents, 3595 households, and 1967 families in the borough. The population density was 5232.8 people per square mile (2020.4/kmē), giving it the 126th most densely populated borough among the Pennsylvania. There were 4099 housing units at an average density of 2769.6 per square mile (1069.35/kmē). The average household size was 2.14 people, and the average family size was 2.88 people. In the borough the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 23% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 111.6 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 116.4 females. The median age is 40.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Ambridge Borough was 38.3 and 41.8 years respectively. The racial makeup of the borough was 85.69% White, 11.38% Black or African American, 0.08% American Indian, 0.45% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, 1.66% from two or more races and 0.73% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $26263, it is Pennsylvania's 167th poorest borough by median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $35529, it is the 279th poorest borough in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $15089, it is 341st poorest borough by per capita income in Pennsylvania. The median income is $19878, Males had a median income of $25109 versus $15890 for females.
In 2000, 1685 pupils and students, of which 49.91% are male and 50.09% are female, 21.69% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.49% nursery or pri school, 6.59% kindergarten, 46.23% elementary school, 19.47% high school and 19.23% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7769 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7769 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7742 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7621 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7529 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7455 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7368 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7245 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7145 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7074 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7024 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 61 | 82 | 143 |
| Kindergarten | 72 | 39 | 111 |
| Elementary school | 394 | 385 | 779 |
| High school | 170 | 158 | 328 |
| College or graduate school | 144 | 180 | 324 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambridge borough, Pennsylvania | $26263 | $35529 | $15089 |
| Beaver County, Pennsylvania | $36995 | $45495 | $18402 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |