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Wampum

Pennsylvania · 717 residents · 0.985 sq mi
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Wampum has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,659. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,200. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
717
+6%since 2000
from 678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
728 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+2%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4615736857979091990201020202024Wampum
2024502
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,659
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,205 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,194
+23%since 2000
from $15,598 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−23%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(658)
Black1.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(661)
Black1.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(22)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.3%(9)
Diversity Score15.4%(110)
Diversity Score
15
+181%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+87%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.9%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wampum, Pennsylvania?

Wampum, Pennsylvania has about 717 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wampum, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wampum, Pennsylvania earns about $44,659 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 $82,200, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Wampum, Pennsylvania?

About 14.6% 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 20.5% 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 70 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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