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Weigelstown

Pennsylvania · 12,875 residents · 6.224 sq mi
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Weigelstown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,982. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $150,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,875
+27%since 2000
from 10,117 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,069 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,625 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+3%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K12K14K16K1990201020202024Weigelstown
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,982
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,095 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,586
+24%since 2000
from $19,048 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+34%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(9,703)
Black1.2%(119)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(144)
Asian0.6%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(790)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(11,428)
Black4.5%(574)
Hispanic / Latino4%(515)
Asian0.9%(116)
Other4%(520)
Diversity Score30%(3,863)
Diversity Score
30
+284%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+95%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
54.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania?

Weigelstown, Pennsylvania has about 12,875 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania earns about $51,982 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weigelstown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Weigelstown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $150,700, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania?

About 6.0% of people in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weigelstown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Weigelstown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,210 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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