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Wescosville

Pennsylvania · 5,872 residents · 2.72 sq mi
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Wescosville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,773. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $304,100. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 68% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% 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
5,872
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 5,882 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,159 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2,163 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+4%vs 2011
vs 40.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,773
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $87,773 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,507
−4%vs 2011
vs $38,130 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.410 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $308,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,051
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,099 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−19.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.6% in 2011
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+2%vs 2011
vs 3.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic80%(4,704)
Black3%(179)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(342)
Asian9.4%(554)
Other1.8%(103)
Diversity Score43.4%(2,551)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(4,906)
Black2.6%(155)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(298)
Asian7.2%(420)
Other1.4%(80)
Diversity Score36.3%(2,131)
Diversity Score
36
−16%vs 2011
vs 43 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.7%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
−14%vs 2011
vs 25.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.4%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.4% in 2011
Female
51.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.6% in 2011
Foreign born
7.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wescosville, Pennsylvania?

Wescosville, Pennsylvania has about 5,872 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wescosville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wescosville, Pennsylvania earns about $84,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wescosville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wescosville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $304,100, and the typical rent is about $1,051 a month.

How educated are people in Wescosville, Pennsylvania?

About 47.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wescosville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wescosville, Pennsylvania?

About 4.6% of people in Wescosville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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