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In 1998, Pennsylvania's right to know law was adopted by the state legislature. The name of this law reveals its purpose, which is to mandate transparency in Pennsylvania government. In Pennsylvania, as in many other states, the law is also referred to as The Sunshine Law and defines what information is available and sets parameters for requests and maintenance of information. This law also provides for the creation of the Office of Open Records, whose function it is to assist the public in obtaining government records. Pennsylvania was admitted to the union on the 21st of December 1787; the state's population is 12.75 million people, divided into 67 counties. The state capital is Harrisburg but the two most populous and well known cities are Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The University of Pennsylvania is the state's second largest private employer. However, several nationally known companies are located in Pittsburgh, including steel companies and various consumer goods. Search for state property records online through the Pennsylvania Recorder of Deeds database, listed by individual counties. Search for Pennsylvania open public records online. Link to all levels of Pennsylvania government for information on services which provide public records. Solicit vital, criminal, court and land records. See crime statistics and well as crime reports and state news. Find information on census data, vital statistics, economy data, education and background history of Pennsylvania. You can also browse current housing and real estate data, property and land values. Connect with municipalities and law enforcement for the most up to date local information. This site is updated regularly to bring you the newest services and records.

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Pennsylvania Criminal Records:
Where and How to Request Criminal Record Checks.
Pennsylvania Court Records:
Criminal cases, civil filings, divorces, bankruptcy and judgments.
Pennsylvania Most Wanted:
Photos and description of fugitives wanted by law enforcement agencies.
Pennsylvania Sex Offenders:
Location and information of convicted sex offenders and predators by neighborhood.
Pennsylvania Prison and Jail Inmates:
Database of available photos and details of jailed inmates in custody.
Pennsylvania Official Website:
Government department official public web-portal.
Pennsylvania Open Public Record Act:
Laws supporting public's right to inspect government documents.
Pennsylvania Birth Records:
Certified or informational copy requests from official departments.
Pennsylvania Elected Officials:
Names and contact information and public press releases of members elected to office.
Pennsylvania Constitution:
Political processes, amendments, proposals adopted by the state legislature, legal and political organizations.
Pennsylvania Health Department Inspections:
Public health food safety, violations, retail or wholesale facilities, reports and enforcement.

Recent court criminal actions, civil lawsuits and bankruptcy filings.

Stuebe et al v. S S Industries, LLC

September 19, 2018

Source: https://ecf.paed.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/DktRpt.pl?547364
Beverly A. Hain

September 19, 2018

Source: https://ecf.paeb.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/DktRpt.pl?483732
SLASKI et al v. ALLSTATE VEHICLE AND PROPERTY INSURANCE COMPANY

September 19, 2018

Source: https://ecf.paed.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/DktRpt.pl?547363
Nadine Phyllis Copper

September 19, 2018

Source: https://ecf.paeb.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/DktRpt.pl?483731
Norma J Slifer

September 19, 2018

Source: https://ecf.paeb.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/DktRpt.pl?483730
MOKNACH et al v. ELDORADO RESORTS, INC. et al

September 19, 2018

Source: https://ecf.pawd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/DktRpt.pl?249345

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Q: How can I view a specific criminal complaint

By Jason
Jan 13, 2018

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Go directly to that court's website. Allegheny county for example has a page with a case search of both civil and criminal cases filed. Cases can be searched by participant name, case number, police incident, offense tracking number, complaint number or an organization's name or state ID number.

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Jan 15, 2018

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Q: How can I find out if my ex wife has been arrested on criminal charges in the past month

By Donald
Aug 30, 2017

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There's a link to an inmate search for the state of Pennsylvania above in the public records directory above. You can choose to search by the committing county, inmate name or facility the person may be currently held in custody. If you know the county, you can go directly to the county's own web searches, for example Philadelphia, which has their own inmate search.

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Aug 31, 2017

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Q: Can I access the detailed records from an old case?

By aa
May 05, 2013

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If the case made it the news, even in a small town paper, the article can be accessed with the local library archives. The story itself may not be readily available online, however, the services that the library offers the public can be looked over to see where to get it. This is not the only way, but offers another method when other methods have been tried.

By jen
May 06, 2013

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How old is the case? It may be in archives or courthouse clerks

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Nov 04, 2015

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Q: Is there a way to find out if someone has a warrant without going to the police and dealing with a bunch of drama

By s
May 13, 2016

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You need to mention where the warrant is out of, some areas' police websites make their arrest warrants public online. You can search freely as with Bucks county bench warrant search online. Lancaster County Sheriff’s webpage on warrants shows you how to use the "The Unified JUDICIAL SYSTEM of PENNSYLVANIA WEB PORTAL" to search for more warrants, including the ones outside the county.

By abc123
May 16, 2016

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Q: Is there a law that says police must give crime information to the public in a timely manner?

By Rose
Nov 10, 2015

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You can check the laws on the state's PA open records RTKL (Right To Know Law) faqs under: If our local or state agency receives a right-to-know request what must we do to be in compliance with the new law? [Section 502, 703, 901]. There are exceptions which are specific to certain records.

By adm
Nov 18, 2015

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Q: Are 911 logs public records?

By tony
Jun 01, 2015

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Pennsylvania general assembly's webpage under "Section 708. Exceptions for public records." will be able to give you the answer. The page is long, but if you do a page search of 911, you will be able to find it and go directly to what you're looking for. There is a concern with personal information being opened to the public during emergency calls, such as the mental condition of the individual.

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Nov 04, 2015

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Q: Who owned a specific property?

By anonymous
Jun 17, 2015

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Counties are in charge or recording deeds, depending on the county the property is in, the database can be open to the public. Which county is it in?

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Oct 30, 2015

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Q: I need to find an accident report

By rae
Jul 08, 2015

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Accident, incident and arrest reports are usually requested from the department which created the report. It is then requested by persons involved in the case, such as attorneys, investigators, person in the report and others related to the accident. If you know where the accident is, refer to the department's website which services that area. You will then see what needs to be done to obtain the accident report online. If you mention the area or department, other visitors can share their similar experiences. On a side note, if you are not sure of the area, you can use crime mapping to pinpoint the accident's location and department.

By adm
Oct 29, 2015

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Q: Looking for a person who has been arrested in the last three weeks

By faye
Jun 19, 2015

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Police logs, crime maps and custody-inmate/jail lists can show arrests, even some periodicals will show its local arrests. Helpful to know which area as arrests are mostly made at the local level. The Pennsylvania State Police offers a criminal check service named "patch", but it's not the same as looking up arrests as they don't always lead to convictions to show up as criminal records.

By a1
Oct 07, 2015

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Q: How to find criminal background check?

By smurf
Aug 26, 2015

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You can either conduct your own search or order one from the Pennsylvania State Police (the first link will take you there). If you conduct your own search, you can pick and choose what to look into. Some of the records, court filing for example, may have a fee, but they are relatively low. The state police only charges eight dollars for a standard criminal check. You can also go to the state's judiciary site and look up criminal and civil dockets for free online. There are cases there which go back a years, I've seen a case from 1970, may go back even further.

By adm
Sep 24, 2015

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Q: I wanted to know when I was younger and got hit with corruption of a minor was it a mistameater or a felony? Because I'm older now looking for a place for me and my kids to move and most places wont allow people with a felony. And the place I ant to look at charges a $50.00 application fee and I dont want to waste my money if it is considered a felony... if you could please let me know id greatly appreciate it thank you!!!

By Ashley
May 19, 2015

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That's a question which should be asked of a qualified professional that can be verified. Pennsylvania has legal aid websites which can help with contact information and maybe answer the question. Public record site posts are to help with where and how to obtain information. There are legal aid services with websites that cover certain areas, you can begin by looking for one in your city/county.

By admn1
May 21, 2015

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Q: Where are my criminal records in Pennsylvania coming from? How do they become so available online for public view.

By innominate
Apr 16, 2015

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Whether criminal or civil public information, there’s usually one supplier and thereafter, it can take a life of its own by many other sites/sources also showing them online. There is no one step available for taking yourself off from ever showing up online. Public records are created by a variety of entities, from real estate recording, court records and more. Many have taken upon themselves to search the internet and request to be taken off from appearing on search engine results. However, it is not a simple and easy task to accomplish for various reasons. A major obstacle is the right to access records which are deemed as public information under the law. Privacy laws are also in effect to protect individual’s private personal information. Many individuals are not clear as to which is private or public information. The statutes in place cover most records requested on a daily basis. Government agencies can place restrictions or access requirements under certain guidelines. Courts are the source of many records most individuals would like to be kept private such as past criminal offenses, bankruptcies, divorces and other lawsuits. The entire record may not be open, such as personal sensitive information, however, the data regarding a person’s filings are deemed public and open for anyone to obtain. When the access to an individual’s information is publically available, any person or entity can obtain and make them available to others. Others can include other entities which in turn once again make them available in other sites. As long as the source of the information is still providing the record, it can appear anywhere online. Some sites will remove the information from appearing online they’ve acquired lawfully as a courtesy and policy. Persons looking to conceal the information can request an opt out from each site and source individually. The original source of the information, usually a government agency, may not conceal the record without proper cause.

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Apr 16, 2015

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Q: Can I request arrest records from the Pennsylvania State Police? How would I know which county is included?

By commenter
Feb 05, 2015

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Most of Pennsylvania’s state trooper police reports have to do with accidents. Most of the arrests are made by local police departments, which you will have to request the specific arrest report from. This is because they’re the ones making the arrest and fill out the report. If you need a full arrest report from the past, there’s a process from each department to request them. Background checks are offered from the state troopers for the entire state. If the arrests have resulted in a conviction, the state trooper is the central depository for the criminal records. However, when troopers make the initial arrests, where are the records, which could be for a routine DUI? The PA state troopers provide arrest and conviction reports for education employment, a form for the search is on their website, but no sign of other services for arrests were found.

By adm
Mar 12, 2015

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Q: Employers must be diligent when requesting background checks

By tom
May 05, 2014

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A slow economy has more people desperately trying to find new ways to get a job and keep it. The impact to employers is that while more applicants are applying, so are the people willing to file lawsuits out of desperation, fear and anger. The employee or applicant is well aware of the unemployment environment which has plagued everyone for years with no relief in sight. The effect is the greater tendency for lawsuits claiming unlawful termination or hiring practices.

When conducting a background check, the laws which apply to employers can vary from one state to another. So it is a good idea to get familiar before hiring from the general public. Some of the rules which apply to employers are specific and their violation will not be easily defeated, in other words, you’re in trouble if you’re not careful. In Pennsylvania, the law restricts certain type of offenses that can not be a reason for eliminating the applicant. Laws change, there are ongoing efforts to eliminate employee background checks altogether in order to help people with convictions have a better chance at getting hired.

More laws for employers on the horizon There are several groups with political clout that are determined to restrict and eventually eliminate the ability for employers to conduct background checks. Small businesses are the ones which would suffer the consequences the most as they do not have the same funds in order to defend and/or pay fines resulting from a lawsuit being filed. Small businesses are not had as strongly represented, hence the probability of new laws being passed in the future.

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May 05, 2014

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Q: How do I find the owner of my apartment building?

By Cameron
Dec 09, 2017

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Q: How can I get or veiw a free criminal or arrest record on someone

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Aug 18, 2017

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Q: How can I find out if I was divorced or not I never signed papers?

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Jun 26, 2017

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Q: Where would I find marriage records for the year 1888

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Apr 21, 2016

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Q: How do you know out come of sexual cases

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Jan 26, 2016

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Q: How do I find a list of officers for a PA LLC

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Dec 05, 2015

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Q: Where may I find Records of Orphans/ Intestacy Hearing circa 1936

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Jun 06, 2015

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Collected data of endangered children, runaways, family and non family abductions

Missing: Sarah Caraballo

Sarah Caraballo, Age Now: 18, Missing: 09/07/2018. Missing From Philadelphia, Pa. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Philadelphia Police Department (pennsylvania) 1-215-686-8477.

September 19, 2018

Source: http://www.missingkids.com
Missing: Erica Wilson

Erica Wilson, Age Now: 16, Missing: 08/27/2018. Missing From Scranton, Pa. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Scranton Police Department (pennsylvania) 1-570-348-4141.

September 19, 2018

Source: http://www.missingkids.com
Missing: Brandon Bork

Brandon Bork, Age Now: 17, Missing: 09/08/2018. Missing From Grove City, Pa. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Pennsylvania State Police 1-724-662-6162.

September 18, 2018

Source: http://www.missingkids.com
Missing: Angel Flesher

Angel Flesher, Age Now: 15, Missing: 09/09/2018. Missing From Philadlephia, Pa. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Philadelphia Police Department (pennsylvania) 1-215-686-8477.

September 14, 2018

Source: http://www.missingkids.com
Missing: Gorwyns Giddings

Gorwyns Giddings, Age Now: 17, Missing: 06/17/2018. Missing From Philadelphia, Pa. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Philadelphia Police Department (pennsylvania) 1-215-686-8477.

September 12, 2018

Source: http://www.missingkids.com
Missing: Ciena Kaylor

Ciena Kaylor, Age Now: 13, Missing: 08/31/2018. Missing From Erie, Pa. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Erie Police Department (pennsylvania) 1-814-870-1125.

September 11, 2018

Source: http://www.missingkids.com
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Current crimes by location, description of offenses and reported police activity

Other On 200 Block Colonial Dr, Akron Borough, Pa

DISORDERLY CONDUCT. HARASSMENT - BY COMMUNICATIONS. HARASSMENT-NOT IN PROG

September 15, 2018

Source: https://spotcrime.com/mobile/crime/?112903396-c25bea62a1261473f0a032c8114e7adf
Other On 00 Block North Front St, Conoy Township, Pa

DISORDERLY CONDUCT. HARASSMENT - BY COMMUNICATIONS. HARASSMENT/D.C./PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS

September 15, 2018

Source: https://spotcrime.com/mobile/crime/?112903394-42251fcfd28df546aeb34bad20a65e3d
Other On 300 Block South 7th St, Akron Borough, Pa

MISCELLANEOUS - NON UCR. ALL OTHERS. PERSON STOP

September 15, 2018

Source: https://spotcrime.com/mobile/crime/?112903393-95cc36fe0de9e11159b0723fd45cf041
Other On 900 Block Strickler Rd, Rapho Township, Pa

MISCELLANEOUS - NON UCR. FOUND PROPERTY. FOUND PROPERTY

September 15, 2018

Source: https://spotcrime.com/mobile/crime/?112958899-8921e891e16b4ccc5296de0a555a9e68
Arrest On 300 Block West Main St, Mountville Borough, Pa

DUI. DUI NON-CRASH RELATED. DUI

September 15, 2018

Source: https://spotcrime.com/mobile/crime/?112958903-a4ad0f4482fd538e19b37ed3e2fda030
Arrest On 3600 Block Orkney Rd, West Hempfield Township, Pa

DRUNKENNESS. PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS. DRUNKENNESS-IN PROG (V)

September 15, 2018

Source: https://spotcrime.com/mobile/crime/?112958901-485751b94e62411b44ce8e7a9cd10d3f

Currently missing persons sought by law enforcement derived from public and private sources

Missing Person • Paula Sparks • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • 48 Years Old

March 26, 2018
Missing Person • Michael Rickard • Bethel Park, Pennsylvania • 25 Years Old

March 15, 2018
Missing Person • John Harrison • Kittanning, Pennsylvania • 40 Years Old

March 06, 2018
Missing Person • Daniel Kulling • Oil City, Pennsylvania • 34 Years Old

March 06, 2018
Missing Person • John Stegall • Oil City, Pennsylvania • 61 Years Old

March 06, 2018
Missing Person • Charli Berman • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • 22 Years Old

February 23, 2018
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Total Violent Crime:
40,164
Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
614
Rape:
3,827
Robbery:
13,534
Aggravated Assault:
22,189
Total Property Crime:
247,016
Burglary:
45,720
Larceny Theft:
188,256
Motor Vehicle Theft:
13,040

Information About People and Demographics
Total population of persons residing within the state
12,702,379
Estimate of the state's total residency
12,281,071
Percentage change of the total resident population
3%
Net change of residents' total population
421,325
Complete count of statewide resident population
12,281,054
Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age
746,813
Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age
6%
Estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age
2,775,132
Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age
22%
Percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
15%
Estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
1,946,266
Total estimate percentage of female residents
51%
State's white resident population
10,406,288
State's black resident population
1,377,689
State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
26,843
State's Asian resident population
349,088
State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
3,653
Statewide resident population of two or more races
237,835
Statewide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
719,660
Non Hispanic white resident population
10,094,652
Statewide percentage of white residents
82%
Statewide percentage of black residents
11%
Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents
0%
Statewide percentage of Asian residents
3%
Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0%
Statewide percentage of Two or more races
2%
Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin
6%
Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white
80%
Vital Statistics

Births and deaths occurring in Pennsylvania
Births
150,713
Deaths
125,104
Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less
1,139
Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more
87%
Resident Background Information

Education and background history of Pennsylvania Residents
Percentage of foreign born population in the state
5%
Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home
9%
Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher
87%
Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher
26%
Total number of Veterans
1,049,923
Current Housing and Real Estate Data

Households located in Pennsylvania
Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence
25 Min
Housing unit estimates
5,518,558
Net change of housing units estimates
268,794
Housing unit estimates - percentage change
5%
Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
72%
Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
$152,300
Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units
20%
Total number of households
4,893,127
Average size of households
2
Pennsylvania Employment Data

Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation
$26,678
2009 statewide income of median households in Pennsylvania
$49,501
Percentage of persons living in poverty
13%
The personal income of persons employed
$481,806
Per capita income of persons employed
$38,793
Labor force of civilian workers
6,414,162
The unemployment of the civilian labor force
519,440
The rate of unemployed civilian labor force
8%
Employment of person relating to all industries
7,304,947
Net change of employment in all industries
331,776
People employed by the government
811,853
Earnings by persons working in all industries
355,275,307
Average earnings per job in all industries
48,635
Number of private non farm establishments
303,115
Total of non employer establishment according to NAICS
761,673
Total NAICS 72 sales of accommodation and food services establishments with payrolls
19,625,449
People and Businesses

Firms and companies of Pennsylvania
Total number of firms located in the state
981,809
Total percentage of black owned private firms
5%
Total percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native owned firms
0%
Total percentage of Asian owned firms
3%
Total percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander owned firms
0%
Total percentage of Native Hispanic owned private firms
2%
Total percentage of Women owned private firms
27%
Value for shipments from manufacturers according to NAICS 31-33
234,840,418
Sales of establishments with payroll from merchant wholesalers according to NAICS 42
142,859,202
Sales of establishments with payroll from retailers
166,842,778
Per capita sales of establishments with payroll from retailers
13,323
Land Valuation

Property value and Pennsylvania territory
2009 totals of building permits for new private housing units
18,275
The valuation of all new private housing units authorized by building permits
3,075,368
Adjusted acres of land in farms
7,809,244
Size in square miles of land
44,817
Population per square mile
283

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