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Trainer, Pennsylvania

Trainer is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 1,901.

Geography

\nTrainer is located at 39°49'43" North, 75°24'13" West (39.828612, -75.403599)
1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 3.5 km² (1.3 mi²). 2.7 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 20.90% water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census of 2000, there are 1,901 people, 712 households, and 489 families residing in the borough. The population density is 692.4/km² (1,801.3/mi²). There are 797 housing units at an average density of 290.3/km² (755.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 88.58% White, 9.21% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.00% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. 2.52% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 712 households out of which 32.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% are married couples living together, 17.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% are non-families. 27.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.67 and the average family size is 3.23. In the borough the population is spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.2 males. The median income for a household in the borough is $34,250, and the median income for a family is $45,625. Males have a median income of $39,293 versus $26,719 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $15,753. 16.5% of the population and 14.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 18.2% are under the age of 18 and 13.1% are 65 or older.