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Wanamie

Pennsylvania · 612 residents · 0.981 sq mi
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Wanamie is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,036. Population has declined 7% since 2011. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
612
−7%vs 2011
vs 659 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
624 / sq mi
−7%vs 2011
vs 672 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+19%vs 2011
vs 34.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
487562637712787201020202024Wanamie
2024555
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,036
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $49,821 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,594
+4%vs 2011
vs $21,682 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.305
−6%vs 2011
vs 0.325 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $92,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $818 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.6%
−41.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.1% in 2011
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−10.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−46%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(652)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(7)
Diversity Score2.6%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(589)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(10)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other1.4%(9)
Diversity Score10.1%(62)
Diversity Score
10
+285%vs 2011
vs 3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 23.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.8% in 2011
Female
52.0%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wanamie, Pennsylvania?

Wanamie, Pennsylvania has about 612 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wanamie, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wanamie, Pennsylvania earns about $58,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wanamie, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wanamie, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Wanamie, Pennsylvania?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wanamie, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wanamie, Pennsylvania?

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

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