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Wallaceton

Pennsylvania · 297 residents · 0.764 sq mi
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Wallaceton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,464. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $59,500. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
297
−15%since 2000
from 350 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
389 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+33%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2342673013343671990201020202024Wallaceton
2024293
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,464
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,871
+63%since 2000
from $11,571 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
13.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+7%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(346)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(280)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(5)
Diversity Score
2
+145%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+155%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wallaceton, Pennsylvania?

Wallaceton, Pennsylvania has about 297 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wallaceton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wallaceton, Pennsylvania earns about $34,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wallaceton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wallaceton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $59,500, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Wallaceton, Pennsylvania?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wallaceton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wallaceton, Pennsylvania?

About 20.7% of people in Wallaceton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wallaceton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Wallaceton, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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