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West Waynesburg

Pennsylvania · 401 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 $23,272. Population has grown 21% since 2019. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
401
+21%since 2019
from 331 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,919 / sq mi
+21%since 2019
from 1,584 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
−19%since 2019
from 58.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
267354441527614201020202024West Waynesburg
2024299
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,272
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $20,875 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,790
−15%since 2019
from $19,855 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 30.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$512
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2019
from 41.2% in 2019
44.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(331)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(382)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other15.1%(60)
Diversity Score31.2%(125)
Diversity Score
31
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
36.7%
+36.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2019
from 32.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2019
from 34.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 64.4% in 2019
Female
38.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 35.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Waynesburg, Pennsylvania?

West Waynesburg, Pennsylvania has about 401 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Waynesburg, Pennsylvania earns about $23,272 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Waynesburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in West Waynesburg, Pennsylvania?

About 3.1% 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 26.4% 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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