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Wescosville

Pennsylvania · 6,039 residents · 2.72 sq mi
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Wescosville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,938. Population has declined 10% since 2019. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $325,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% 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
6,039
−10%since 2019
from 6,694 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,220 / sq mi
−10%since 2019
from 2,461 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
−1%since 2019
from 43.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K201020202024Wescosville
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,938
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $86,940 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,302
−3%since 2019
from $49,547 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $303,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,365
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,345 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 82.4% in 2019
14.9% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+2%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(5,446)
Black4%(268)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(463)
Asian4.9%(327)
Other2.8%(190)
Diversity Score41.1%(2,749)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(4,583)
Black4.7%(284)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(589)
Asian6.3%(382)
Other2.5%(148)
Diversity Score49.7%(2,999)
Diversity Score
50
+21%since 2019
from 41 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 96.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 19.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+9%since 2019
from 22.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 82.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 64.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 55.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
Female
50.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
Foreign born
9.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wescosville, Pennsylvania?

Wescosville, Pennsylvania has about 6,039 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wescosville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wescosville, Pennsylvania earns about $90,938 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 $325,000, and the typical rent is about $1,365 a month.

How educated are people in Wescosville, Pennsylvania?

About 46.0% 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 2.5% of people in Wescosville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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