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Wampum

Pennsylvania · 678 residents · 0.985 sq mi
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Wampum has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,205. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,100. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

678
+5%since 1990
from 647 in 1990
1990 – 2025
688 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 657 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
−2%since 1990
from 42.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4615736857979091990201020202024Wampum
2024502
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,205
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,598
+59%since 1990
from $9,831 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$378
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $309 in 1990
US average: $602
67.2%
−8.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
32.8% rent
2.4
+20%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(640)
Black0.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score2.7%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(658)
Black1.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(3)
Diversity Score5.5%(37)
5
+104%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.6%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−21%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wampum, Pennsylvania?

Wampum, Pennsylvania has about 678 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wampum, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wampum, Pennsylvania earns about $29,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wampum, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wampum, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $70,100, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Wampum, Pennsylvania?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wampum, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wampum, Pennsylvania?

About 17.9% of people in Wampum, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wampum, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Wampum, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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