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Wernersville

Pennsylvania · 2,494 residents · 0.752 sq mi
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Wernersville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,007. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 14% 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 $157,900. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,494
+16%since 2000
from 2,150 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,316 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 2,859 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+6%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Wernersville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,007
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,605 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,590
+3%since 2000
from $21,858 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$910
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $570 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+48%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,090)
Black0.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(104)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(2,282)
Black2.2%(54)
Hispanic / Latino4%(101)
Asian1.1%(28)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.6%(439)
Diversity Score
18
+262%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+0.5 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
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wernersville, Pennsylvania?

Wernersville, Pennsylvania has about 2,494 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wernersville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wernersville, Pennsylvania earns about $51,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wernersville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wernersville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $157,900, and the typical rent is about $910 a month.

How educated are people in Wernersville, Pennsylvania?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wernersville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wernersville, Pennsylvania?

About 6.4% of people in Wernersville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wernersville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Wernersville, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 560 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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