Steelton Borough, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 5858 people, 2312 households, and 1518 families living in the borough. The population density was 3215.6 people per square mile (1241.55/kmē), it is the 355th most populated borough in terms of population density. There were 2533 housing units at an average density of 1391.8 per square mile (537.38/kmē). The average household size was 2.53 persons, and the average family size was 3.13 persons. In the borough Population was distributed with 28.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 16% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males. The median age was 35.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Steelton Borough was 33.3 and 37.5 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 3634 White, 1823 Black or African American, 13 American Indian, 38 Asian, 2 Native Hawaiian, 207 from two or more races and 141 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the borough was $34829, it is the 713th highest borough by median household income in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The median income for a family in the borough was $39556, it is Pennsylvania's 866th wealthiest borough by median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $16612, making its Pennsylvania's 834th highest borough by per capita income. The median income was $21361, Males have a median income of $25444 versus $19188 for females.
In 2000, 1538 pupils and students, of which 863 are male and 675 are female, 26.25% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 135 nursery or pri school, 79 kindergarten, 790 elementary school, 443 high school and 91 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5858 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5858 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5846 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5797 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5772 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5744 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5685 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5639 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5604 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5607 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5598 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 72 | 63 | 135 |
| Kindergarten | 47 | 32 | 79 |
| Elementary school | 410 | 380 | 790 |
| High school | 285 | 158 | 443 |
| College or graduate school | 49 | 42 | 91 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelton borough, Pennsylvania | $34829 | $39556 | $16612 |
| Dauphin County, Pennsylvania | $41507 | $50974 | $22134 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |