Moscow is a very small borough located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 2,017 people and two associated neighborhoods, Moscow is the 642nd largest community in Pennsylvania.
Also of interest is that Moscow has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 9.09% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Moscow is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The borough’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Moscow’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The citizens of Moscow are among the most well-educated in the nation: 41.81% of adults in Moscow have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Moscow in 2022 was $41,155, which is upper middle income relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $164,620 for a family of four. However, Moscow contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Moscow home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Moscow residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Moscow include Irish, German, Italian, Polish, and English.
The most common language spoken in Moscow is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.