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Wattsburg

Pennsylvania · 403 residents · 0.298 sq mi
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Wattsburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
403
+7%since 2000
from 378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,352 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
−4%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3223764304835371990201020202024Wattsburg
2024341
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,973
+35%since 2000
from $14,830 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(376)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(394)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(11)
Diversity Score10.4%(42)
Diversity Score
10
+693%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.8%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wattsburg, Pennsylvania?

Wattsburg, Pennsylvania has about 403 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wattsburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wattsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $46,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wattsburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wattsburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Wattsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wattsburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wattsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 8.6% of people in Wattsburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wattsburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Wattsburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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