Economy, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2021: 9,003 (73% urban, 27% rural).
Population change since 2000: -3.8%
 
Males: 4,343  (48.2%)
Females: 4,660  (51.8%)
Median resident age:

50.5 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 15042.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $87,477 (it was $52,446 in 2000)
Economy:

$87,477
PA:

$68,957

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $43,829 (it was $22,453 in 2000)

Economy borough income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $235,823 (it was $111,500 in 2000)
Economy:

$235,823
PA:

$222,300

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $315,367; detached houses: $313,912; townhouses or other attached units: $448,391; mobile homes: $61,233

Median gross rent in 2021: $806.

March 2022 cost of living index in Economy: 89.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 5.8%
(6.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 10.5% for Black residents, 0.9% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Economy, PA (2021)
    • 8,37193.3%White alone
    • 3033.4%Two or more races
    • 1772.0%Hispanic
    • 810.9%Black alone
    • 40.04%Asian alone

Races in Economy detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Crime rates in Economy by year

Type

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(10.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.1)
1
(11.1)
0
(0.0)
2
(21.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(10.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.0)
1
(11.1)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.1)
0
(0.0)
3
(32.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(22.0)
2
(21.9)
0
(0.0)
2
(22.2)
1
(11.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(21.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.7)
2
(21.7)
1
(11.0)
1
(11.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
4
(43.5)
8
(88.1)
7
(76.8)
4
(44.6)
12
(133.3)
7
(78.0)
11
(120.8)
9
(96.5)
8
(85.4)
3
(32.0)
5
(53.5)
1
(10.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
25
(272.0)
49
(539.4)
44
(482.9)
36
(401.3)
33
(366.7)
44
(490.5)
35
(384.3)
83
(890.3)
123
(1,313)
130
(1,385)
113
(1,210)
87
(945.1)
83
(909.2)
21
(230.6)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(22.3)
1
(11.1)
0
(0.0)
3
(32.9)
1
(10.7)
3
(32.0)
1
(10.7)
1
(10.7)
1
(10.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index25.932.163.124.338.239.626.570.065.358.566.943.838.611.4

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Economy, PA

Crime rate in Economy detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 14 (13 officers - 13 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.44
Pennsylvania average:

2.58
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Ancestries: German (26.5%), Italian (11.1%), Irish (8.9%), Polish (8.3%), English (7.0%), American (4.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 05/03/1957

Elevation: 720 feet

Land area: 17.7 square miles.

Population density: 509 people per square mile   (low).

Economy, Pennsylvania map

275 residents are foreign born (1.9% Europe, 0.8% Latin America).

This borough:

3.1%
Pennsylvania:

7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $4,062 (1.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $3,390 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (17.5 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (269.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Baden borough, PA (1.5 miles ),
Harmony Township, PA (1.7 miles ),
Conway borough, PA (1.8 miles ),
Bell Acres borough, PA (1.8 miles ),
Ambridge borough, PA (1.9 miles ),
Aliquippa, PA (2.1 miles ),
Fernway, PA (2.1 miles ),
Freedom borough, PA (2.2 miles )

Latitude: 40.64 N, Longitude: 80.18 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -3,201 (-35.7%)
Workers who live and work in this borough: 1,008 (21.1%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 724

Distribution of median household income in Economy, PA in 2021
Distribution of house value in Economy, PA in 2021
Economy satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

4.9%
Pennsylvania:

3.8%
Historical population in Economy, PA
Historical housing units in Economy, PA

Population change in the 1990s: +13 (+0.1%).
Most common industries in Economy, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Educational services (8.0%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.6%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.7%)
  • Air transportation (5.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.9%)
  • Utilities (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.2%)
  • Educational services (10.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Economy, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.9%)
  • Registered nurses (3.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.5%)
  • Registered nurses (8.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Cashiers (5.4%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.1%)

Average climate in Economy, Pennsylvania

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Economy, Pennsylvania average temperatures Economy, Pennsylvania average precipitation Economy, Pennsylvania humidity Economy, Pennsylvania wind speed Economy, Pennsylvania snowfall Economy, Pennsylvania sunshine Economy, Pennsylvania clear and cloudy days

Economy, Pennsylvania environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 84.5. This is about average.

City:

84.5
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.256. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.256
U.S.:

0.267
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 6.96. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.96
U.S.:

5.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.575. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.575
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 28.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 16.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

16.8
U.S.:

19.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 9.79. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.79
U.S.:

8.46
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2017 was 0.00128. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00128
U.S.:

0.00984

Tornado activity:

Economy-area historical tornado activity is near Pennsylvania state average. It is 10% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/3/1980, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.9 miles away from the Economy borough center injured 140 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 40.5 miles away from the borough center killed 18 people and injured 310 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Economy-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 55% 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 60.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 223.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 83.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 262.0 miles away from Economy center
On 12/31/2011 at 20:05:01, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 42.4 miles away from Economy center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 292.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Beaver County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Tropical Depressions: 2, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Economy topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Economy:

  • LIBERTY DIALYSIS - BADEN (Dialysis Facility, about 3 miles away; BADEN, PA)
  • VILLA SAINT JOSEPH OF BADEN IN (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; BADEN, PA)
  • MOTHER TERESA HOSPICE INC (Hospital, about 5 miles away; ALIQUIPPA, PA)
  • ALLEGHENY VALLEY SCHOOL (Hospital, about 6 miles away; ALIQUIPPA, PA)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE CRANBERRY (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA)
  • SHERWOOD OAKS (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA)
  • ALIQUIPPA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 6 miles away; ALIQUIPPA, PA)

Amtrak station near Economy:

  • 17 miles: PITTSBURGH (1100 LIBERTY AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, ATM, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Operable nuclear power plants near Economy:

  • 13 miles: Beaver Valley 1 and 2 in Shippingport, PA.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Economy:

  • Robert Morris University (about 9 miles; Moon Township, PA; Full-time enrollment: 4,823)
  • Pittsburgh Technical Institute (about 15 miles; Oakdale, PA; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • Community College of Allegheny County (about 16 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 13,486)
  • The Art Institute of Pittsburgh-Online Division (about 17 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 11,040)
  • Point Park University (about 17 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 3,525)
  • Duquesne University (about 18 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 8,211)
  • University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (about 19 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 27,137)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Economy: Economy Volunteer Fire Department 3 Station 69 (A), Economy Volunteer Fire Department 1 Station 69 (B), Economy Volunteer Fire Department 2 Station 69 (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Northern Lights Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Economy include: Rehoboth Church (A), Fellowship Baptist Temple (B), Concord Church (C), Saint Johns Church (D), Saint Mathews Church (E), Our Savior Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Economy Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Economy include: Firemans Park (1), Economy Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Sean M. Ramaley - Politician.

Beaver County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This borough:

2.5 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:

77.5%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:

4.7%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Economy:

Marital status in Economy, PA
  • Never married: 21.0%
  • Now married: 62.4%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 8.9%

For population 25 years and over in Economy:

  • High school or higher: 96.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Pennsylvania average:

11.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Economy
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Economy, PA (based on Beaver County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic46,09622
Mainline Protestant23,93086
Evangelical Protestant11,39092
Black Protestant3,11715
Orthodox2,8349
Other1,3678
None81,805-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 35
This county:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 15
This county:

0.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 44
Beaver County:

2.54 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 85
Here:

4.91 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Beaver County:

10.0%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.3%
Pennsylvania:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Beaver County:

11.1%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

48.5%
Pennsylvania:

50.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Economy:

44.1%
Pennsylvania:

47.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.2
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Economy:

21.3%
Pennsylvania:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.3%
State:

10.9%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

36.2%
Pennsylvania:

34.3%

General health condition:
Economy:

54.8%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.2%
State:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Economy, PA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 13$96,366$88,9532$2,240
Streets and Highways 7$42,477$72,8181$1,484
Other Government Administration 2$8,474$50,8441$1,005
Financial Administration 1$3,731$44,7722$1,424
Totals for Government 23$151,048$78,8086$6,153

Economy government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $543,000 ($60.31)
    Sewerage: $26,000 ($2.89)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($0.44)
  • Current Operations - Judicial and Legal Services: $1,952,000 ($216.82)
    Police Protection: $1,854,000 ($205.93)
    Regular Highways: $1,630,000 ($181.05)
    Local Fire Protection: $314,000 ($34.88)
    Central Staff Services: $297,000 ($32.99)
    Financial Administration: $157,000 ($17.44)
    General - Other: $64,000 ($7.11)
    Solid Waste Management: $32,000 ($3.55)
    General Public Buildings: $28,000 ($3.11)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000 ($1.22)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($0.11)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $49,000 ($5.44)
    Police Protection: $44,000 ($4.89)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($0.11)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,827,000 ($202.93)

Economy government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $117,000 ($13.00)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($0.33)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $1,914,000 ($212.60)
    General Revenue - Other: $77,000 ($8.55)
    Rents: $67,000 ($7.44)
    Fines and Forfeits: $28,000 ($3.11)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($0.56)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $317,000 ($35.21)
    Other: $281,000 ($31.21)
    General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($0.56)
  • Tax - Property: $1,918,000 ($213.04)
    Individual Income: $1,430,000 ($158.84)
    Public Utility License: $204,000 ($22.66)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $164,000 ($18.22)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $121,000 ($13.44)

Economy government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $26,000 ($2.89)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $19,000 ($2.11)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,000 ($1.67)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $8,000 ($0.89)

Economy government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $224,000 ($24.88)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,036,000 ($226.15)

Businesses in Economy, PA

  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Economy:

  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBGG (970 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WPIT (730 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • KQV (1410 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CALVARY, INC.)
  • WMBA (1460 AM; 1 kW; AMBRIDGE, PA; Owner: IORIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWCS (540 AM; 5 kW; CANONSBURG, PA; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WZUM (1590 AM; 4 kW; CARNEGIE, PA; Owner: HORVATH BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WJAS (1320 AM; 6 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • WBVP (1230 AM; 1 kW; BEAVER FALLS, PA; Owner: IORIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEAE (1250 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WPTT (1360 AM; 5 kW; MCKEESPORT, PA; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF NEVADA)
  • WKBN (570 AM; 5 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Economy:

  • WAMO-FM (106.7 FM; BEAVER FALLS, PA; Owner: MCL/MCM-INC)
  • WLTJ (92.9 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPNT, INC.)
  • WDVE (102.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJJJ (104.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSHH (99.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: RENDA B/CING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • WOGF (104.3 FM; EAST LIVERPOOL, OH; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WDSY-FM (107.9 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WZPT (100.7 FM; NEW KENSINGTON, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WWSW-FM (94.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WORD-FM (101.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WQED-FM (89.3 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • WBZZ (93.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WXDX-FM (105.9 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOGI (98.3 FM; DUQUESNE, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WMXY (98.9 FM; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WDUQ (90.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY)
  • WPTS-FM (92.1 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: UNIV. OF PITTSBURGH COMMONWEALTH SYS)
  • WRRK (96.9 FM; BRADDOCK, PA; Owner: WPNT INC)
  • WKST-FM (96.1 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOGH (103.5 FM; BURGETTSTOWN, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Economy:

  • WPXI (Channel 11; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPXI-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W66BQ (Channel 66; BEAVER, PA; Owner: BRUNO-GOODWORTH NETWORK, INC.)
  • KDKA-TV (Channel 2; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WPGH-TV (Channel 53; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPGH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WWBP-LP (Channel 25; FREEDOM, PA; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • WBGN-LP (Channel 59; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: BRUNO GOODWORTH NETWORK, INC.)
  • WPTG-LP (Channel 69; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • WBPA-LP (Channel 29; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • WQEX (Channel 16; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • WTOV-TV (Channel 9; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: WTOV-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W65CG (Channel 65; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WQED (Channel 13; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • W61CC (Channel 61; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: THE VIDEOHOUSE, INC.)
  • WKBN-TV (Channel 27; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF YOUNGSTOWN LICENSE LLC)
  • WIIC-LP (Channel 29; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • WTAE-TV (Channel 4; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WTAE HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WPCB-TV (Channel 40; GREENSBURG, PA; Owner: CORNERSTONE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WCWB (Channel 22; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WCWB LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W63AU (Channel 63; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: THE BON-TELE NETWORK, INC.)
  • WFMJ-TV (Channel 21; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: WFMJ TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WBYD-CA (Channel 35; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: BENJAMIN PEREZ)
  • W25CI (Channel 25; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • W57BH (Channel 57; WEIRTON, WV; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • W56CL (Channel 56; NEW CASTLE, PA; Owner: BRUNO-GOODWORTH NETWORK, INC.)
  • WYFX-LP (Channel 62; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF YOUNGSTOWN LICENSE LLC)
Economy fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Economy fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 17.3mTotal length
  • $90,000Total costs
  • 31,559Total average daily traffic
  • 923Total average daily truck traffic
  • 26,192Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Economy, PA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Economy, PA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Economy)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Economy, 275' Nw Of 1000 Kenneth Campbell Way (Lat: 40.658056 Lon: -80.184444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 75.6 m, Overall height: 78.6 m, Call Sign: WPTR764,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 12/03/2001, Expiration Date: 12/03/2011, Cancellation Date: 03/02/2011, Certifier: Richard A Craig, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
  • WALL ROSE, Friel Road (Lat: 40.634000 Lon: -80.156694), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 45.1 m, Overall height: 48.2 m, Call Sign: WQQU717,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/31/2023, Expiration Date: 03/05/2033, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard St., 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 full tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED32$133,09459$161,305224$140,11236$62,8891$1,500,0001$61,0001$65,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$05$139,80013$145,2314$26,2500$00$01$48,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED6$124,8334$173,25077$168,3127$52,7140$01$128,0002$140,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$08$146,37556$134,8752$10,0000$02$34,0001$43,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$07$156,7141$10,0000$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 6038.01 , 6038.02, 6038.03

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 full tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED12$155,6679$189,444
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED3$207,6671$279,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$152,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$02$173,500
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 6038.01 , 6038.02, 6038.03

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Economy, PA
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Economy, PA - Value
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Economy, PA
  • 75.9%Utility gas
  • 13.1%Electricity
  • 6.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.3%Wood
  • 0.2%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Economy, PA
  • 50.4%Utility gas
  • 43.2%Electricity
  • 3.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Economy compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly 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 below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Economy on our top lists:

  • #52 on the list of "Top 100 safest cities (lowest city-data.com crime index) (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: transportation occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest number of auto thefts per 100,000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: transportation and warehousing (population 5,000+)"
  • #81 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest percentage of English-only speaking households, population 5,000+"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 100 least racially diverse cities (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #93 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest number of burglaries per 100,000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2011"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
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