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West Wyoming

Pennsylvania · 2,638 residents · 3.588 sq mi
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West Wyoming has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,192. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $129,900. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,638
−7%since 2000
from 2,833 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
735 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 790 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+18%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024West Wyoming
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,192
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,275 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,935
+87%since 2000
from $17,603 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
18.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−25%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(2,810)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,517)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(41)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other0.2%(6)
Diversity Score7.1%(187)
Diversity Score
7
+473%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+99%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Wyoming, Pennsylvania?

West Wyoming, Pennsylvania has about 2,638 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Wyoming, Pennsylvania earns about $70,192 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Wyoming, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Wyoming, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $129,900, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in West Wyoming, Pennsylvania?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in West Wyoming, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Wyoming, Pennsylvania?

About 11.3% of people in West Wyoming, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Wyoming, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West Wyoming, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 479 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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