Donora is a borough located in Washington County Pennsylvania. Donora has a 2024 population of 4,479. Donora is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -1.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,561 in 2020.
The average household income in Donora is $47,817 with a poverty rate of 36%. The median age in Donora is 46.8 years: 43.2 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Donora was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,132 | 68.67% |
| Black or African American | 1,078 | 23.64% |
| Two or more races | 338 | 7.41% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,279 | 1.96 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Non Family | 1,078 | 1.05 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Married | 655 | 2.33 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Female | 434 | 3.18 | 32.5 | 67.5 |
| Male | 112 | 3.96 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
2.65
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
51.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 245 | 7.17% |
| Associates Degree | 490 | 14.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 341 | 9.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 82 | 2.4% |
| High School Graduate | 1,620 | 47.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 573 | 16.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,607 | 2,337 | 307 |
| Black | 633 | 594 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 162 | 161 | 70 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | 1 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 43.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $68,056 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,125 | $0 | $70,391 |
| High School Graduate | $33,106 | $34,348 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,212 | $38,607 | $28,283 |
| Some College | $31,991 | $44,755 | $30,582 |
$33,212
Average Earnings
$38,607
Average Male
$28,283
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.48% of Donora residents speak only English, while 3.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,964 | 699 | 23.58% |
| Black | 1,034 | 542 | 52.42% |
| Multiple | 324 | 242 | 74.69% |
| Hispanic | 159 | 122 | 76.73% |
36%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.21%
Male Poverty Rate
36.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Donora is Hispanic, with 76.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Donora is White, with 23.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66.33% |
| High School | 35.31% |
| Some College | 17.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 68.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 49.21% |
| Female Employed | 25.72% |
| Male Employed | 14.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,203 | $60,201 |
| Households | $42,651 | $47,817 |
| Married Families | $66,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,223 | $32,827 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
28.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
279
Number of Veterans
269
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 134 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 106 |
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 236 | 8.71% |
| Black | 43 | 6.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
12.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
88.07%
Born in Donora
99.58%
Native Born
0.42%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.58% of Donora residents were born in the United States, with 88.07% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,378 | -20 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 4,398 | -20 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 4,418 | -21 | -0.47% |
| 2026 | 4,439 | -20 | -0.45% |
| 2025 | 4,459 | -20 | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 4,479 | -21 | -0.47% |
| 2023 | 4,500 | -16 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 4,516 | -26 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 4,542 | -19 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 4,561 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2019 | 4,566 | -23 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 4,589 | -17 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 4,606 | -22 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 4,628 | -40 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 4,668 | -25 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 4,693 | -23 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 4,716 | -33 | -0.69% |
| 2012 | 4,749 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 4,756 | -22 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 4,778 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,653 | -275 | -4.64% |
| 1990 | 5,928 | -1,596 | -21.21% |
| 1980 | 7,524 | -1,301 | -14.74% |
| 1970 | 8,825 | -2,306 | -20.72% |
| 1960 | 11,131 | -1,055 | -8.66% |
| 1950 | 12,186 | -994 | -7.54% |
| 1940 | 13,180 | -725 | -5.21% |
| 1930 | 13,905 | -226 | -1.6% |
| 1920 | 14,131 | 5,957 | 72.88% |
| 1910 | 8,174 | 3,796 | 86.71% |