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Bucks County

Population in July 2007: 4,286.
Males: 1,935  (45.2%)
Females: 2,351  (54.8%)

Median resident age:  40.9 years
Pennsylvania median age:  38.0 years

Zip codes: 18966.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $72,662 (it was $61,424 in 2000)
Village Shires:  $72,662
Pennsylvania:  $48,576

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $39,804
Village Shires:  $39,804
Pennsylvania:  $26,228

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $410,165 (it was $203,200 in 2000)
Village Shires:  $410,165
Pennsylvania:  $155,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $358,408; Detached houses: $452,906; Townhouses or other attached units: $228,744; In 2-unit structures: $158,143; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $160,736; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $188,832

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Races in Village Shires:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.7%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)
  • Black (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Village Shires: 127.1 (high, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (32.5%), German (22.1%), English (10.8%), Italian (10.3%), Russian (10.0%), Polish (8.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 180 feet

Land area: 1.19 square miles.

Population density: 3603 people per square mile 
 
 (average).

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For population 25 years and over in Village Shires

  • High school or higher: 92.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 37.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 34.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Village Shires CDP

  • Never married: 24.4%
  • Now married: 56.0%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

363 residents are foreign born (7.4% Europe, 1.2% Asia).

This place:  8.8%
Pennsylvania:  4.1%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this place in early 2007.

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

Village Shires:  1.7% ($3,389)
Pennsylvania:  1.6% ($1,552)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Levittown, PA (7.2 miles , pop. 53,966).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Philadelphia, PA (16.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Churchville, PA (1.2 miles ), Richboro, PA (1.5 miles ), Newtown borough, PA (1.7 miles ), Langhorne borough, PA (1.8 miles ), Feasterville-Trevose, PA (1.9 miles ), Langhorne Manor borough, PA (1.9 miles ), Newtown Grant, PA (2.0 miles ), Penndel borough, PA (2.1 miles ).

Latitude: 40.20 N, Longitude: 74.97 W

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (8%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (17%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries (7%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
  • Social assistance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Computer specialists (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (3%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Customer service representatives (5%)



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Village Shires-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 35% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/18/1990, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 22.1 miles away from the Village Shires place center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/22/1955, a category 3 tornado 28.3 miles away from the place center killed one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Village Shires-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 82% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 56.9 miles away from Village Shires center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 55.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/26/2003 at 18:24:18, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.5 ML, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 28.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/9/1992 at 08:50:45, a magnitude 3.1 (3.0 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 35.1 miles away from Village Shires center
On 10/23/1990 at 01:34:48, a magnitude 3.2 (2.9 LG, 3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 55.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/14/1997 at 03:44:11, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.8 miles away from Village Shires center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Village Shires:
  • BUCKS COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; WARMINSTER, PA)
  • ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER (about 8 miles; LANGHORNE, PA)
  • TEMPLE LOWER BUCKS HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; BRISTOL, PA)

Amtrak stations near Village Shires:
  • 12 miles: TRENTON (72 S. CLINTON AVE.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 18 miles: NORTH PHILADELPHIA (PHILADELPHIA, 2900 N. BROAD ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Village Shires:
  • BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 5 miles; NEWTOWN, PA; Full-time enrollment: 4,840)
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN STATE ABINGTON (about 10 miles; ABINGTON, PA; FT enrollment: 2,598)
  • THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY (about 10 miles; Ewing, NJ; FT enrollment: 6,176)
  • THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE (about 12 miles; TRENTON, NJ; FT enrollment: 3,277)
  • BEAVER COLLEGE (about 13 miles; GLENSIDE, PA; FT enrollment: 2,016)
  • RIDER UNIVERSITY (about 14 miles; LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ; FT enrollment: 4,201)
  • PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY (about 16 miles; PHILADELPHIA, PA; FT enrollment: 2,714)

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Average household size:
This place:  2.4 people
Pennsylvania:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  62.1%
Whole state:  67.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  2.7%
Whole state:  5.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  1.0%
Whole state:  11.0%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  0.5%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Village Shires, PA


72 people in nursing homes
3 people in religious group quarters


Village Shires compared to Pennsylvania state average:
  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


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Village Shires travel time to work


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2004 Presidential Election results in Bucks County Pennsylvania:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (70%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (16%)
  • Utility gas (13%)


Religion statistics for Village Shires

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)United Church of Christ
Adherents66.3%6.1%4.2%3.5%2.1%
Congregations12.1%12.7%10.2%6.0%7.0%
NameEpiscopal ChurchAssemblies of GodMennonite Church USAReformed Church in AmericaOther religions
Adherents1.6%1.1%1.0%0.6%13.6%
Congregations5.7%3.5%5.1%2.2%35.6%
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.


5.41% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($64,837 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.41%
Pennsylvania average:  4.99%

0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($387 average AGI)
Bucks County:  0.05%
Pennsylvania average:  0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Philadelphia County, PA  1.26% ($49,877 average AGI)
from Montgomery County, PA  1.07% ($61,009)
from Mercer County, NJ  0.34% ($65,170)


5.71% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($59,081 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.71%
Pennsylvania average:  5.08%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($384 average AGI)
Bucks County:  0.05%
Pennsylvania average:  0.05%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Montgomery County, PA  1.13% ($56,769 average AGI)
to Philadelphia County, PA  0.87% ($38,483)
to Mercer County, NJ  0.17% ($48,423)


Strongest AM radio stations in Village Shires:
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WPHT (1210 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WNWR (1540 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WIMG (1300 AM; 3 kW; EWING, NJ; Owner: MORRIS B/C COMPANY OF N. J. INC.)
  • WBCB (1490 AM; 1 kW; LEVITTOWN, PA; Owner: PROGRESSIVE BROAD/CING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WPHY (920 AM; 1 kW; TRENTON, NJ; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING II, L.L.C.)
  • WHWH (1350 AM; 10 kW; PRINCETON, NJ; Owner: MULTICULTURAL RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBUD (1260 AM; 5 kW; TRENTON, NJ; Owner: MILLENNIUM CENTRAL NEW JERSEY LICENSE HOLDCO, LLC)
  • WFIL (560 AM; 5 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Village Shires:
  • WTHK (94.5 FM; TRENTON, NJ; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING II, L.L.C.)
  • WMGK (102.9 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WMWX (95.7 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WOGL (98.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WJJZ (106.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WKXW-FM (101.5 FM; TRENTON, NJ; Owner: MILLENNIUM CENTRAL NEW JERSEY LICENSE HOLDCO, LLC)
  • WBEB (101.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WEAZ-FM RADIO, INC.)
  • WRTI (90.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: TEMPLE UNIV. OF THE COMMONWEALTH, ET)
  • WSNI-FM (104.5 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WPHI-FM (103.9 FM; JENKINTOWN, PA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WYSP (94.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WHYY-FM (90.9 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WHYY, INC.)
  • WXPN (88.5 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNA.)
  • WXTU (92.5 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WXTU LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNJT-FM (88.1 FM; TRENTON, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BRD/CST AUTHORITY)
  • WDAS-FM (105.3 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WPTP (96.5 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WDAS LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPRB (103.3 FM; PRINCETON, NJ; Owner: PRINCETON BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WUSL (98.9 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WPST (97.5 FM; TRENTON, NJ; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING II, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Village Shires:
  • KYW-TV (Channel 3; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WPHL-TV (Channel 17; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WPPX (Channel 61; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: PAXSON PHILADELPHIA LICENSE, INC.)
  • WPVI-TV (Channel 6; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WPSG (Channel 57; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: VIACOM STATIONS GROUP OF PHILADELPHIA INC.)
  • WCAU (Channel 10; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WCAU-TV), L.P.)
  • WELL-LP (Channel 8; WILLOW GROVE, ETC., PA; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WGTW (Channel 48; BURLINGTON, NJ; Owner: BRUNSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNJT (Channel 52; TRENTON, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WYBE (Channel 35; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC MEDIA OF PHILADELPHIA, INC.)
  • WTXF-TV (Channel 29; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: FOX TV STATIONS OF PHILADELPHIA)
  • WHYY-TV (Channel 12; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: WHYY, INC.)
  • WWJT-LP (Channel 7; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PHILADELPHIA TELEVISION NETWORK, INC)
  • WNJN (Channel 50; MONTCLAIR, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC B/CNG AUTHORITY)
  • WUVP (Channel 65; VINELAND, NJ; Owner: UNIVISION PHILADELPHIA LLC)
  • WPHA-LP (Channel 63; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: COMMERCIAL BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WFPA-CA (Channel 28; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WXTV LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WNJS (Channel 23; CAMDEN, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WPSJ-LP (Channel 8; HAMMONTON, ETC., NJ; Owner: ENGLE BROADCASTING)
  • WFMZ-TV (Channel 69; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • W25AW (Channel 25; TRENTON, NJ; Owner: WZBN TV, INC.)



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED0$068$190,35566$161,22120$77,0499$174,182
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$03$208,7579$249,2543$105,6932$141,750
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$05$231,93627$208,42611$35,1120$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$191,6308$199,65913$241,7832$167,9252$357,585
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$09$321,8030$00$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 1050.09

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 full tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED13$216,7844$284,980
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 1050.09

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