highspire, pennsylvania

Highspire is a borough located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 2,720.

Geography

Highspire is located at 40°12'27" North, 76°47'5" West (40.207622, -76.784698). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²). 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.70% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 2,720 people, 1,279 households, and 689 families residing in the borough. The population density is 1,458.6/km² (3,762.6/mi²). There are 1,373 housing units at an average density of 736.3/km² (1,899.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 86.62% White, 8.20% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.88% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.17% from other races, and 2.02% from two or more races. 5.11% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,279 households out of which 22.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.3% are married couples living together, 12.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 46.1% are non-families. 38.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.13 and the average family size is 2.83. In the borough the population is spread out with 19.8% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.0 males. The median income for a household in the borough is $32,083, and the median income for a family is $40,398. Males have a median income of $31,269 versus $24,188 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $18,781. 10.4% of the population and 5.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.2% of those under the age of 18 and 12.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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