ambridge, pennsylvania

Ambridge is a borough located in Beaver County in western Pennsylvania, built by the American Bridge Company. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 7,769.

Geography

Ambridge is located at 40°35'35" North, 80°13'31" West (40.593167, -80.225200). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.4 km² (1.7 mi²). 3.8 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 12.87% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 7,769 people, 3,595 households, and 1,966 families residing in the borough. The population density is 2,026.8/km² (5,232.8/mi²). There are 4,099 housing units at an average density of 1,069.3/km² (2,760.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 85.69% White, 11.38% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. 1.83% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 3,595 households out of which 23.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.6% are married couples living together, 16.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 45.3% are non-families. 39.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.14 and the average family size is 2.88. In the borough the population is spread out with 21.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.9 males. The median income for a household in the borough is $26,263, and the median income for a family is $35,529. Males have a median income of $30,996 versus $21,455 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $15,089. 17.8% of the population and 16.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 26.3% of those under the age of 18 and 14.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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