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Blair County

Population in July 2008: 231. Population change since 2000: -5.7%
 

Males: 111  (48.2%)
Females: 120  (51.8%)

Median resident age:  36.5 years
Pennsylvania median age:  38.0 years

Zip codes: 16665.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $31,936 (it was $24,688 in 2000)
Newry:  $31,936
Pennsylvania:  $48,576

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $19,143
Newry:  $19,143
Pennsylvania:  $26,228

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $91,735 (it was $67,800 in 2000)
Newry:  $91,735
Pennsylvania:  $155,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $101,378; Detached houses: $100,795; Townhouses or other attached units: $191,344; Mobile homes: $31,667

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Races in Newry:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.1%)
  • Hispanic (1.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
  • Black (0.8%)
  • Other race (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Newry: 86.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (38.0%), Irish (16.3%), Italian (10.2%), English (5.7%), Welsh (4.5%), Hungarian (2.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 01/1876

Elevation: 1055 feet

Land area: 0.10 square miles.

Population density: 2404 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Newry

  • High school or higher: 87.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 2.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Newry borough

  • Never married: 29.6%
  • Now married: 54.7%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 8.9%
  • Divorced: 6.1%

0 residents are foreign born

This borough:  0.0%
Pennsylvania:  4.1%

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

Newry:  1.1% ($747)
Pennsylvania:  1.6% ($1,552)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (81.3 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (176.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Duncansville borough, PA (1.5 miles ), Hollidaysburg borough, PA (1.9 miles ), Roaring Spring borough, PA (2.1 miles ), Claysburg, PA (2.6 miles ), Tunnelhill borough, PA (2.8 miles ), Martinsburg borough, PA (2.9 miles ), Altoona, PA (2.9 miles ), Gallitzin borough, PA (2.9 miles ).

Latitude: 40.39 N, Longitude: 78.44 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 814

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Population change in the 1990s: -43 (-14.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (18%)
  • Truck transportation (10%)
  • Rail transportation (9%)
  • Motor vehicle, parts and supplies merchant wholesalers (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Book stores and news dealers (4%)
  • Health care (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (23%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (17%)
  • Food and beverage stores (11%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (9%)
  • Furniture and related products (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Computer specialists (6%)
  • Electricians (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (21%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (15%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4%)
  • Legal support workers (4%)



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Newry-area historical tornado activity is near Pennsylvania state average. It is 9% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 47.8 miles away from the Newry borough center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category 4 tornado 55.8 miles away from the borough center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Newry-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 49.1 miles away from Newry center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Newry:
  • NASON HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; ROARING SPRING, PA)
  • BON SECOURS MERCY HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; ALTOONA, PA)
  • HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSP ALTOON (about 8 miles; ALTOONA, PA)

Political contributions by individuals in Newry, PA

Airports located in Newry:
Amtrak station near Newry:
  • 9 miles: ALTOONA (1231 11TH AVE.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Newry:
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN STATE ALTOONA (about 9 miles; ALTOONA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,516)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-JOHNSTOWN (about 24 miles; JOHNSTOWN, PA; FT enrollment: 2,851)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 41 miles; INDIANA, PA; FT enrollment: 12,307)
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 42 miles; UNIVERSITY PARK, PA; FT enrollment: 38,248)
  • SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 57 miles; SHIPPENSBURG, PA; FT enrollment: 6,330)
  • WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 58 miles; YOUNGWOOD, PA; FT enrollment: 3,223)
  • FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (about 59 miles; FROSTBURG, MD; FT enrollment: 4,672)
Private elementary/middle school in Newry:
  • ST PATRICK ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 149; Location: PO BOX 400 SOUTH STREET; Grades: PK - 8)

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Average household size:
This borough:  2.3 people
Pennsylvania:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:  57.9%
Whole state:  67.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:  3.7%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This borough:  14.2%
Whole state:  11.0%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This borough:  4.7%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Newry, PA


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Newry compared to Pennsylvania state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School


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Newry mode of transportation to work chart


2004 Presidential Election results in Blair County Pennsylvania:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (77%)
  • Electricity (14%)
  • Coal or coke (4%)
  • Other fuel (3%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


Religion statistics for Newry

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChurch of the BrethrenPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents44.4%15.5%13.2%6.1%2.6%
Congregations10.2%22.4%12.2%10.2%4.6%
NameAssemblies of GodUnited Church of Christ Non-Charismatic Churches IndependentChristian and Missionary AllianceOther religions
Adherents2.2%2.1%1.7%1.3%10.8%
Congregations2.6%6.1%1.5%3.6%26.5%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 3$4,030
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,370
Totals for Government 0$0 9$5,400



Newry government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $53,000
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $47,000
    General - Other: $16,000
    Regular Highways: $10,000
    Central Staff Services: $10,000
    General Public Buildings: $6,000
    Financial Administration: $3,000
    Police Protection: $3,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000
    Fire Protection: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $13,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $14,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $285,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $24,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $255,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $6,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $126,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000
    All Other: $1,000
  • Tax - Individual Income: $10,000
    Property: $8,000
    NEC: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $34,000

3.19% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,925 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  3.19%
Pennsylvania average:  4.99%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($287 average AGI)
Blair County:  0.04%
Pennsylvania average:  0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Cambria County, PA  0.45% ($28,300 average AGI)
from Bedford County, PA  0.24% ($27,168)
from Huntingdon County, PA  0.18% ($26,977)


3.39% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,111 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  3.39%
Pennsylvania average:  5.08%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($154 average AGI)
Blair County:  0.03%
Pennsylvania average:  0.05%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Cambria County, PA  0.37% ($30,783 average AGI)
to Centre County, PA  0.26% ($36,287)
to Bedford County, PA  0.23% ($29,536)


Strongest AM radio stations in Newry:
  • WFBG (1290 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WKMC (1370 AM; 5 kW; ROARING SPRING, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WVAM (1430 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: VITAL LICENSES, LLC)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WZSK (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WRTA (1240 AM; 1 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: ALTOONA TRANS-AUDIO CORP, INC.)
  • WJSM (1110 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MARTINSBURG, PA; Owner: MARTINSBURG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WHUN (1150 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES, LLC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WCCS (1160 AM; 10 kW; HOMER CITY, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WHJB (1600 AM; 5 kW; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: JOHN H. CESSNA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Newry:
  • WBXQ (94.7 FM; CRESSON, PA; Owner: SOUNDS GOOD, INC.)
  • WMAJ-FM (104.9 FM; HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • W294AE (106.7 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • W267AC (101.3 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WJSM-FM (92.7 FM; MARTINSBURG, PA; Owner: MARTINSBURG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFGY (98.1 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WKYE-FM1 (95.5 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WINSTON RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WALY (103.9 FM; BELLWOOD, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WBRX-FM1 (94.7 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: SHERLOCK BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WPRR (100.1 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: VITAL LICENSES, LLC)
  • WLAK (103.5 FM; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WAYC (100.9 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WXMJ (99.5 FM; MOUNT UNION, PA; Owner: MEGAHERTZ LICENSES, LLC)
  • WBVE (107.5 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQEJ (89.7 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • WUZI (105.7 FM; PORTAGE, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WKYE (95.5 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WFRJ (88.9 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WSKE (104.3 FM; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WQKK (92.1 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Newry:
  • W32AX (Channel 32; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: BENJAMIN PEREZ)
  • W41CF (Channel 41; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WATM-TV (Channel 23; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: PALM TELEVISION, L.P.)
  • WTAJ-TV (Channel 10; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: TELEVISION STATION GROUP LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • W57AH (Channel 57; BROCKPORT, PA; Owner: PALM TELEVISION, L.P.)
  • WKBS-TV (Channel 47; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: CORNERSTONE TELEVISION, INC.)


Newry fatal accident list:
Oct 24, 2001 10:42 AM, Sr-3013, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Feb 13, 1990 02:58 AM, 3003, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 6
Total length: 29 meters (95ft)
Total average daily traffic: 45,489
Total average daily truck traffic: 6,815


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$49,220
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2004 2003 2002 2001

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0111.00

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