Duquesne, Pennsylvania

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Duquesne is a city located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,332. The borough of Duquesne was settled in 1885. Duquesne was incorporated in 1891. Population in 1900, 9,036; in 1910, 15,727; in 1914 (US estimate), 18,576; in 1920, 19,011; and in 1940, 20, 693. A productive steel mill was the heart and soul of Duquesne during its brightest moments, but the municipality has deteriorated since 1950. Petty crimes perpetrated by small-time hoodlums were common for awhile, circa 1970 to 2000, but a cooling-off became noticeable after 2000. According to the McKeesport Daily News, Duquesne has the worst performing schools in the state of Pennsylvania.

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Geography

Duquesne is located at 40°22'12" North, 79°51'3" West (40.369969, -79.850957)Template:GR. Duquesne is nestled along the Monongahela approximately 12 miles (c 19 km) south of Pittsburgh.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3 km² (2.0 mi²). 4.7 km² (1.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 10.84% water.

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Demographics

As of the census Template:GR of 2000, there were 7,332 people, 3,179 households, and 1,853 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,555.4/km² (4,035.0/mi²). There were 3,768 housing units at an average density of 799.4/km² (2,073.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 48.92% White, 47.75% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.74% from other races, and 2.29% from two or more races. 0.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,179 households out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.8% were married couples living together, 27.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 37.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city the population was spread out with 28.3% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 80.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,766, and the median income for a family was $25,898. Males had a median income of $25,046 versus $22,272 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,067. 34.7% of the population and 31.3% of families were below the poverty line. 52.9% of those under the age of 18 and 19.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

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