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Wattsburg

Pennsylvania · 353 residents · 0.298 sq mi
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Wattsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,714. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,700. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
353
−7%since 2000
from 378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,185 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
−3%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3223764304835371990201020202024Wattsburg
2024341
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,714
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,484
+45%since 2000
from $14,830 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(324)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other4.2%(15)
Diversity Score15.6%(55)
Diversity Score
16
+1088%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wattsburg, Pennsylvania?

Wattsburg, Pennsylvania has about 353 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wattsburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wattsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $40,714 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 $80,700, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Wattsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 13.4% 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 17.4% 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 122 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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