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Wayne Heights

Pennsylvania · 2,606 residents · 2.136 sq mi
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Wayne Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,504. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $215,200. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,606
+44%since 2000
from 1,805 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
44.3
−2%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Wayne Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55%(130)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(164)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.1%(160)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.3%(163)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.4%(89)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.2%(291)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.6%(329)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.7%(332)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.8%(413)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.4%(322)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.5%(143)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.7%(70)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,504
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,641 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,658
+50%since 2000
from $21,086 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$945
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $603 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+7%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wayne Heights on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,724)
Black1.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian1.9%(34)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(2,319)
Black3.9%(101)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(71)
Asian0.9%(24)
Other1.6%(41)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.3%(87)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.5%(13)
Ancestry
German42%(1,093)
Irish22.7%(591)
American7.6%(199)
English6%(155)
French3.2%(83)
Dutch2.8%(74)
Italian2.1%(55)
Welsh1.7%(45)
British1.3%(34)
Polish1.3%(33)
Swiss1.1%(29)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.9%(23)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(16)
Norwegian0.5%(14)
Iranian0.5%(12)
Croatian0.3%(9)
Swedish0.2%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+71%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.9%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27%(364)
Married53.8%(726)
Widowed5.9%(80)
Divorced13.3%(179)
Women 15+
Never married25.7%(353)
Married53.2%(731)
Widowed9.6%(132)
Divorced11.6%(159)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wayne Heights, Pennsylvania?

Wayne Heights, Pennsylvania has about 2,606 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wayne Heights, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wayne Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $68,504 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wayne Heights, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wayne Heights, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $215,200, and the typical rent is about $945 a month.

How educated are people in Wayne Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wayne Heights, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wayne Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 6.6% of people in Wayne Heights, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wayne Heights, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Wayne Heights, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 970 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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