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Weigelstown

Pennsylvania · 15,136 residents · 6.224 sq mi
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Weigelstown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,708. Population has grown 50% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $150,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
15,136
+50%since 2000
from 10,117 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
41.0
+9%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K12K14K16K1990201020202024Weigelstown
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.3%(805)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(953)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.9%(1,038)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.5%(837)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(764)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.9%(1,958)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.5%(1,897)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.5%(1,892)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.2%(2,004)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.2%(1,688)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.3%(948)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.3%(352)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,708
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,095 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,749
+72%since 2000
from $19,048 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,136
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
18.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+2%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(12,557)
Black4.8%(722)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,111)
Asian0.8%(126)
Other3.2%(488)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican2%(290)
Mexican1.7%(245)
Cuban0.2%(26)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(55)
Korean0.1%(15)
Ancestry
German35.1%(4,964)
Irish10.2%(1,450)
American9.4%(1,334)
English5.5%(780)
Italian4.6%(646)
Polish2.7%(387)
French1.8%(254)
Hungarian1.6%(233)
Syrian1.4%(198)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(133)
Scottish0.9%(131)
Welsh0.9%(122)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian0.8%(117)
Dutch0.7%(104)
Slovak0.7%(97)
Finnish0.4%(62)
Russian0.3%(48)
Greek0.3%(38)
British0.2%(33)
Norwegian0.2%(33)
Swiss0.2%(33)
Romanian0.2%(26)
Croatian0.1%(17)
Czech0.1%(15)
Iranian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+114%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married26.1%(1,465)
Married63.2%(3,549)
Widowed1.8%(101)
Divorced8.9%(502)
Women 15+
Never married25.6%(1,852)
Married49.1%(3,546)
Widowed12.7%(918)
Divorced12.6%(910)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania?

Weigelstown, Pennsylvania has about 15,136 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania earns about $56,708 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 $150,800, and the typical rent is about $1,136 a month.

How educated are people in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania?

About 16.1% 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 8.1% 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 6,471 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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

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