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Wampum

Pennsylvania · 559 residents · 0.985 sq mi
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Wampum has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,563. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 119 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,500. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
559
−18%since 2000
from 678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
568 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.6
+19%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4615736857979091990201020202024Wampum
2024502
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,563
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,205 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,204
+106%since 2000
from $15,598 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(519)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(18)
Diversity Score13%(73)
Diversity Score
13
+138%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wampum, Pennsylvania?

Wampum, Pennsylvania has about 559 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wampum, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wampum, Pennsylvania earns about $51,563 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 $82,500, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Wampum, Pennsylvania?

About 9.4% 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 3.5% of people in Wampum, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wampum, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Wampum, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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