Lewistown Borough, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 8998 people, 4023 households, and 2280 families living in the borough. The population density was 4466.3 people per square mile (1724.45/kmē), it would be the 184th least densely populated borough in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There were 4515 housing units at an average density of 2246.3 per square mile (867.3/kmē). The average household size was 2.18 people, and the average family size was 2.87 people. Age range in the borough was well distributed with 23.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 21% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.2 males. The median age was 38 years, The median age of males was 35.5 years, for females the median age was 40.5 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 97.51% White, 0.96% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.29% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, 0.66% from two or more races and 0.37% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the borough was $21568, it would be the 32nd lowest borough by median household income in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The median income for a family in the borough was $30606, it is Pennsylvania's 96th poorest borough by median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $14733, making it the 295th poorest borough by per capita income among the Pennsylvania. The median income of borough was $16714, Males have a median income of $21387 versus $12710 for females.
In 2000, 1779 pupils and students, of which 49.07% are male and 50.93% are female, 19.77% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.76% nursery or pri school, 5.62% kindergarten, 54.3% elementary school, 23.89% high school and 8.43% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 8998 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8998 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8984 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 8921 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8856 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8755 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8652 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8600 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8567 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 8553 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 8528 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 97 | 41 | 138 |
| Kindergarten | 56 | 44 | 100 |
| Elementary school | 477 | 489 | 966 |
| High school | 188 | 237 | 425 |
| College or graduate school | 55 | 95 | 150 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewistown borough, Pennsylvania | $21568 | $30606 | $14733 |
| Mifflin County, Pennsylvania | $32175 | $38486 | $15553 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |