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Ursina is a borough in Somerset County, in the Johnstown metro area.
The community name derives from Latin for "belonging to a bear." The community was laid out in 1868 by Judge William J. Bear
The latitude of Ursina is 39.817N. The longitude is -79.328W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 1,352 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 250.
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$20,625National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Ursina demographic reports
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28% of Ursina residents report German ancestry, and 13% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Ursina ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Ursina was $11,814, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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4% of Ursina residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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Median rent in Ursina, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $250. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $700.
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Somerset County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Ursina political report.
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The average commute time for Ursina workers is 26 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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