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Indiana County

Population in July 2008: 416. Population change since 2000: -7.8%
 

Males: 194  (46.8%)
Females: 222  (53.2%)

Median resident age:  36.9 years
Pennsylvania median age:  38.0 years

Zip codes: 15759.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $30,556 (it was $27,625 in 2000)
Marion Center:  $30,556
Pennsylvania:  $48,576

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $15,342
Marion Center:  $15,342
Pennsylvania:  $26,228

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $76,867 (it was $53,300 in 2000)
Marion Center:  $76,867
Pennsylvania:  $155,000
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Races in Marion Center:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Marion Center: 84.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (30.8%), Irish (24.6%), English (14.9%), United States (5.1%), Dutch (4.4%), Scotch-Irish (3.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 03/28/1868

Elevation: 1283 feet

Land area: 0.75 square miles.

Population density: 558 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Marion Center

  • High school or higher: 86.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Marion Center borough

  • Never married: 27.3%
  • Now married: 56.1%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

0 residents are foreign born

This borough:  0.0%
Pennsylvania:  4.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Marion Center:  2.0% ($1,071)
Pennsylvania:  1.6% ($1,552)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (53.8 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (212.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Dicksonville, PA (2.1 miles ), Commodore, PA (2.6 miles ), Plumville borough, PA (2.7 miles ), Clymer borough, PA (2.7 miles ), Ernest borough, PA (3.0 miles ), Smicksburg, PA (3.1 miles) , Creekside borough, PA (3.1 miles ), Chevy Chase Heights, PA (3.3 miles ).

Latitude: 40.77 N, Longitude: 79.05 W

Area code: 724

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Population change in the 1990s: -25 (-5.3%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (14%)
  • Truck transportation (10%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Repair and maintenance (8%)
  • Mining (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (28%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)
  • Construction laborers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Therapists (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)



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Crime in Marion Center (2007):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 assaults (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 burglaries (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 0.0 (higher means more crime, US average = 302.7)

Average climate in Marion Center, Pennsylvania

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Marion Center-area historical tornado activity is near Pennsylvania state average. It is 4% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/3/1980, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.1 miles away from the Marion Center borough center injured 140 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category 4 tornado 34.6 miles away from the borough center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Marion Center-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 86.1 miles away from Marion Center center
On 8/15/1991 at 07:16:07, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 72.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Marion Center:
  • INDIANA HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; INDIANA, PA)
  • PUNXSUTAWNEY AREA HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA)
  • ARMSTRONG COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; KITTANNING, PA)

Political contributions by individuals in Marion Center, PA

Airports located in Marion Center:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marion Center:
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 10 miles; INDIANA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 12,307)
  • CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 35 miles; CLARION, PA; FT enrollment: 5,690)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-JOHNSTOWN (about 35 miles; JOHNSTOWN, PA; FT enrollment: 2,851)
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN STATE ALTOONA (about 42 miles; ALTOONA, PA; FT enrollment: 3,516)
  • WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 44 miles; YOUNGWOOD, PA; FT enrollment: 3,223)
  • CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; FT enrollment: 7,903)
  • ART INSTITUTE PITTSBURGH (about 54 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; FT enrollment: 2,246)
Public high school in Marion Center:
Public elementary/middle school in Marion Center:
Private elementary/middle schools in Marion Center:
  • WALNUT HOLLOW AMISH SCHOOL (Students: 42; Grades: 1 - 8)
  • PINE RIDGE AMISH SCHOOL (Students: 37; Grades: 1 - 8)
See full list of schools located in Marion Center, School District: MARION CENTER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT


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Drinking water stations with addresses in Marion Center that have no violations reported:
  • FIRST UNITED METH CH (Population served: 60, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • E&L GAS AND DELI (Population served: 40, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • CRYSTAL WATERS PERSONAL CARE (Population served: 40, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This borough:  2.6 people
Pennsylvania:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:  75.1%
Whole state:  67.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:  4.0%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This borough:  16.6%
Whole state:  11.0%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This borough:  5.2%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Marion Center, PA



Marion Center compared to Pennsylvania state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Marion Center (2009 data):
  • Marion Center Bank: at 501 East Main Street, branch established on 1905-07-06. Info updated 2007-03-22: Bank assets: $237.0 mil, Deposits: $173.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bankers' Corporation



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2004 Presidential Election results in Indiana County Pennsylvania:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (90%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Wood (4%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for Marion Center

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOld Order Amish
Adherents34.4%19.8%13.4%8.8%2.6%
Congregations6.8%20.3%14.7%5.6%8.5%
NameChristian and Missionary AllianceAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAAssemblies of GodAmerican Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic ChurchOther religions
Adherents1.8%1.7%1.7%1.6%14.3%
Congregations2.3%3.4%2.8%1.7%33.9%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$573
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$509
Totals for Government 0$0 2$1,082



Marion Center government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $40,000
    Fire Protection: $27,000
    Regular Highways: $12,000
    Central Staff Services: $5,000
    Police Protection: $4,000
    General Public Buildings: $3,000
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000
    Financial Administration: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $5,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $76,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $68,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $8,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $76,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $11,000
  • Tax - Property: $26,000
    Individual Income: $21,000
    NEC: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $14,000

4.52% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,067 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.52%
Pennsylvania average:  4.99%

0.25% of residents moved from foreign countries ($253 average AGI)
Indiana County:  0.25%
Pennsylvania average:  0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Westmoreland County, PA  0.56% ($32,086 average AGI)
from Cambria County, PA  0.39% ($25,917)
from Allegheny County, PA  0.34% ($29,702)


5.18% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,397 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.18%
Pennsylvania average:  5.08%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($173 average AGI)
Indiana County:  0.03%
Pennsylvania average:  0.05%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Westmoreland County, PA  0.74% ($31,258 average AGI)
to Allegheny County, PA  0.54% ($27,000)
to Cambria County, PA  0.41% ($29,414)


Strongest AM radio stations in Marion Center:
  • WCCS (1160 AM; 10 kW; HOMER CITY, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WECZ (1540 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA)
  • WAVL (910 AM; 5 kW; APOLLO, PA; Owner: EVANGEL HEIGHTS ASSEMBLY OF GOD)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WDAD (1450 AM; 1 kW; INDIANA, PA; Owner: RMS MEDIA MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WCED (1420 AM; 5 kW; DU BOIS, PA; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WKHB (620 AM; 6 kW; IRWIN, PA; Owner: BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFBG (1290 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Marion Center:
  • WQMU (92.5 FM; INDIANA, PA; Owner: RMS MEDIA MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WQEJ (89.7 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • WPCL (97.3 FM; NORTHERN CAMBRIA, PA; Owner: HE'S ALIVE INCORPORATED)
  • WFRJ (88.9 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WKYE (95.5 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WQKK (92.1 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WYTR (103.3 FM; BROOKVILLE, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WMAJ-FM (104.9 FM; HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • W294AE (106.7 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WBRX (94.3 FM; PATTON, PA; Owner: SHERLOCK BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WPXZ-FM (104.1 FM; PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WPRR (100.1 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: VITAL LICENSES, LLC)
  • WFGY (98.1 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • W267AC (101.3 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WKYE-FM1 (95.5 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WINSTON RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WALY (103.9 FM; BELLWOOD, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WHPA (93.5 FM; BARNESBORO, PA; Owner: VERNAL ENTERPRISES INC.)
  • WOKW (102.9 FM; CURWENSVILLE, PA; Owner: RAYMARK BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WOWQ (102.1 FM; DU BOIS, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WQYX (93.1 FM; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: CLEARFIELD BROADCASTERS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Marion Center:
  • WLLS-LP (Channel 49; INDIANA, PA; Owner: LARRY L. SCHRECONGOST)
  • WPSX-TV (Channel 3; CLEARFIELD, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • W25AX (Channel 25; KITTANNING, PA; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)


Marion Center fatal accident list:
Jul 8, 1982 07:99 AM, 00508, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 2172 Skyline Dr, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96.3 m, Call Sign: KNKN869
    880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz... (+8 more)
    Grant Date: 10/24/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Kimberly A Thomas, 2172 Skyline Dr, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96.3 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa Inc., 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (336) 643-2524, Email:
  • Tim McDougall, Township Rt 557 Kesler Rd ( 085092 ), Type: Tower, Structure height: 58.2 m, Overall height: 60.6 m
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 116 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116, Phone: (617) 585-7600

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Fire Hall Manor St, Type: Pole, Structure height: 13 m, Overall height: 16 m, Call Sign: KGE664, Licensee ID: L00112630
    Assigned Frequencies : 33.7000 MHz, 33.9400 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/01/2002, Expiration Date: 02/05/2012, Certifier: Robert E Repine Jr
    Registrant: Marion Center Volunteer Fire Dept, Marion Center, PA 15759, Phone: (412) 397-4910

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • HOME PA, Approx 700' Off Skyline Dr Twp Rd T765, Overall height: 96.3 m, Call Sign: WPNN578
    Assigned Frequencies : 6286.19 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6197.24 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/31/2009, Expiration Date: 05/20/2019
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Marion Center)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 170 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C145 SERIES (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2536V , Serial Number: 18105, Year manufactured: 1948, Airworthiness Date: 12/19/1955
    Registrant (Individual): Joseph J Zimmer, 756 Bethel Church Rd, Marion Center, PA 15759


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