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Pennsylvania
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| Nickname(s) |
| Keystone State |
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| Highest Point | 3213 ft |
| Mean Elevation | 1100 ft |
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| Population |
| Population 2005 - est | 12,429,616 |
| Population 2004 - est | 12,406,292 |
| Rank based on 2004 Population | 6 |
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| People |
| Median age | 39.7 |
| % of population who are veterans | 11.9 |
| % of households that are married couple families | 49.8 |
| Males per 100 females | 93.9 |
| % of households with 1 or more persons under 18 | 31.7 |
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| Income and Jobs |
| Median household income | $45,571 |
| Minutes spent commuting to work | 25.1 |
| % of commuters who drive alone to work | 77.3 |
| % of workers who traveled to work by public trans. | 5.1 |
| % of work population in the service industry | 15.8 |
| % of work population in manufacturing | 13.7 |
| % of work population in professional occupations | 21.5 |
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| Housing |
| % of owner-occupied housing | 71.5 |
| % of housing units statewide built since 2000 | 4.5 |
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| Record Temperatures |
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Date |
Town |
| Highest |
111° |
44° |
Jul 10, 1936 |
Phoenixville |
| Lowest |
-42° |
-41° |
Jan 05, 1904 |
Smethport |
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