Statistical Data
The following information provides a statistical snapshot of Armstrong County.
Housing Information
The number of households within Armstrong County in 2005 was 29,244. During this same period, there were 2.38 persons living in each household. There were also 32,938 total housing units in Armstrong County, making the 2005 home ownership rate in Armstrong County 78.5%. The median value of owner occupied homes in Armstrong County in 2005 was $85,000.
(Source: US Census Bureau Factfinder 2005 American Community Survey)
Selected State Comparisons – Housing Affordability
| Metro Area | National Rank |
3rd Quarter 2007 Median Price |
3rd Quarter 2007 Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| PITTSBURGH, PA | 45 | 123,000 | 57,900 |
| Detroit, MI | 10 | 96,000 | 53,800 |
| Richmond, VA | 92 | 235,000 | 68,700 |
| Baltimore, MD | 107 | 269,000 | 75,800 |
| Charleston, SC | 114 | 210,000 | 55,400 |
| Buffalo, NY | 25 | 102,000 | 59,300 |
| Cleveland, OH | 31 | 121,000 | 60,700 |
| Wilmington, DE | 74 | 237,000 | 73,900 |
| Hartford, CT | 90 | 240,000 | 80,300 |
(Source: National Association of Home Builders)
Labor Information
| 2006 Average | 2005 Average | 2004 Average | 2003 Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Civilian Labor Force Employment Unemployment Percentage of Unemployment |
33.0 31.2 1.8 5.4% |
33.4 31.4 2.0 6.1% |
33.6 31.3 2.4 7.1% |
33.5 31.2 2.3 6.8% |
| Pennsylvania Civilian Labor Force Employment Unemployment Percentage of Unemployment |
6,306 6,010 296 4.7% |
6,279 5,966 313 5.0% |
6,229 5,980 339 5.4% |
6,169 5,818 351 5.7% |
| United States Civilian Labor Force Employment Unemployment Percentage of Unemployment |
151,428 144,427 7,001 4.6% |
149,320 141,730 7,591 5.1% |
147,401 139,252 8,149 5.5% |
146,510 137,736 8,774 6.0% |
(Source: Center for Workforce Information and Analysis)
Census Information
The following information was gathered from the 2000 Census. Click on each municipality to view specific census information for that particular municipality. There is also a link for the overall Armstrong County 2000 Census.
Armstrong County Census Information (2000)
Individual Municipality Census Information (2000)
Applewold Borough
Atwood Borough
Bethel Township
Boggs Township
Bradys Bend Township
Burrell Township
Cadogan Township
Cowanshannock Township
Dayton Borough
East Franklin Township
Elderton Borough
Ford City Borough
Ford Cliff Borough
Freeport Borough
Gilpin Township
Hovey Township
Kiskiminetas Township
Kittanning Borough
Kittanning Township
Leechburg Borough
Madison Township
Mahoning Township
Manorville Borough
North Apollo Borough
North Buffalo Township
Parker City
Parks Township
Perry Township
Pine Township
Plumcreek Township
Rayburn Township
Redbank Township
Rural Valley Borough
South Bend Township
South Bethlehem Borough
South Buffalo Township
Sugarcreek Township
Valley Township
Washington Township
Wayne Township
West Franklin Township
West Kittanning Borough
Worthington Borough
(Source: Pennsylvania State Data Center )