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Edinboro, Pennsylvania

Edinboro is a borough located in Erie County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 6,950.

Geography

Edinboro is located at 41°52'36" North, 80°7'54" West (41.876558, -80.131661)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 6.3 km² (2.4 mi²). 6.0 km² (2.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.53% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 6,950 people, 2,087 households, and 830 families residing in the borough. The population density is 1,156.6/km² (3,000.6/mi²). There are 2,242 housing units at an average density of 373.1/km² (968.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 92.29% White, 4.45% African American, 0.16% Native American, 1.61% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. 0.99% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 2,087 households out of which 19.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 29.9% are married couples living together, 8.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 60.2% are non-families. 29.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.37 and the average family size is 2.93.

In the borough the population is spread out with 10.8% under the age of 18, 56.6% from 18 to 24, 15.0% from 25 to 44, 10.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 22 years. For every 100 females there are 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.3 males.

The median income for a household in the borough is $26,652, and the median income for a family is $48,516. Males have a median income of $33,750 versus $24,821 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $12,209. 34.4% of the population and 11.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 10.8% are under the age of 18 and 2.5% are 65 or older.

The main attraction of the town is Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Approximate enrollment of 8,000.