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West Waynesburg

Pennsylvania · 299 residents · 0.209 sq mi
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West Waynesburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,788. Population has fallen 31% since 2023, a loss of 132 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
299
−31%since 2023
from 431 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,431 / sq mi
−31%since 2023
from 2,062 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
+69%since 2023
from 29.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
267354441527614201020202024West Waynesburg
2024299
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,788
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $40,869 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,743
+2%since 2023
from $23,353 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.196
−6%since 2023
from 0.208 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information0.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,300
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
65.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(244)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other43.4%(187)
Diversity Score61.4%(265)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other47.2%(141)
Diversity Score62.3%(186)
Diversity Score
62
+1%since 2023
from 61 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
72.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
28.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
70.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
Female
29.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Waynesburg, Pennsylvania?

West Waynesburg, Pennsylvania has about 299 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Waynesburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in West Waynesburg, Pennsylvania earns about $43,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Waynesburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $105,300.

How educated are people in West Waynesburg, Pennsylvania?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Waynesburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Waynesburg, Pennsylvania?

About 6.9% of people in West Waynesburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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