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West Wilmerding

Pennsylvania · 475 residents · 0.487 sq mi
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West Wilmerding has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has fallen 31% since 2023, a loss of 215 residents. Median home value is $126,000. Households here earn about 29% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
475
−31%since 2023
from 690 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Population density
975 / sq mi
−31%since 2023
from 1,417 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
−18%since 2023
from 50.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2023 – 2024
45451858364771220232024West Wilmerding
2024475
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $62,935 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$129,456
+43%since 2023
from $90,338 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.775
+6%since 2023
from 0.733 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services15.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing13.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $119,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,070
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $878 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.6% in 2023
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
29.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
90.2%
+63.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+21%since 2023
from 1.9 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(591)
Black14.3%(99)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.7%(212)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(317)
Black33.3%(158)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.5%(264)
Diversity Score
55
+81%since 2023
from 31 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
−1%since 2023
from 23.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
+15.3 ptssince 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
8.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
Female
64.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
Foreign born
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 85.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% 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 Wilmerding, Pennsylvania?

West Wilmerding, Pennsylvania has about 475 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Wilmerding, Pennsylvania earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Wilmerding, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Wilmerding, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $126,000, and the typical rent is about $1,070 a month.

How educated are people in West Wilmerding, Pennsylvania?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Wilmerding, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Wilmerding, Pennsylvania?

About 15.8% of people in West Wilmerding, 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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