The median income for a household in the borough was $18,559, and the median income for a family was $32,662. Males had a median income of $31,591 versus $21,830 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $13,404. About 28.8% of families and 34.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 51.2% of those under age 18 and 17.9% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the borough was $18559 and the median income for a family was $32662 Males had a median income of $31591 versus $21830 for females The per capita income for the borough was $13404 About 288% of families and 343% of the population were below the poverty line including 512% of those under age 18 and 179% of those age 65 or over