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Wanamie

Pennsylvania · 580 residents · 0.981 sq mi
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Wanamie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,306. Population has declined 7% since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $140,100. With a median age of 46.6, 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 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
580
−7%since 2019
from 626 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
591 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 638 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+3%since 2019
from 45.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
487562637712787201020202024Wanamie
2024555
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,306
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,196 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,018
+6%since 2019
from $30,266 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 14.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $140,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 85.1% in 2019
21.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+10%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(563)
Black5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian5.1%(32)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.3%(146)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(548)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(43)
Diversity Score
7
−68%since 2019
from 23 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 91.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+15%since 2019
from 27.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 91.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 59.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 24.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
Female
51.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
Foreign born
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 23.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wanamie, Pennsylvania?

Wanamie, Pennsylvania has about 580 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wanamie, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wanamie, Pennsylvania earns about $49,306 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 $140,100, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Wanamie, Pennsylvania?

About 14.9% 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 19.6% of people in Wanamie, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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