CensusEasy
CITY

Wilcox

Pennsylvania · 323 residents · 0.513 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the St. Marys micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Wilcox has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has declined 12% since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $61,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
323
−12%since 2023
from 365 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
630 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 712 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 40.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
298357416475534201020202024Wilcox
2024323
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $52,679 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,454
+16%since 2023
from $23,655 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.279
−3%since 2023
from 0.288 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade59.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $708 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+2%since 2023
from 1.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wilcox on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(365)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(323)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+9%since 2023
from 14.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
8.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% 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
5.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 64.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 59.5% in 2023
Female
42.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.6% 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%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Wilcox

Leslie
Pop 336
Caryville
Pop 323
St. Marks
Pop 320
Everglades
Pop 399
Places similar to Wilcox
Head to head

Compare Wilcox to nearby cities

WILCOX VS
St. Marys
Income$67,167+17%
Home value$149,000+141%
Population12,253+3693%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WILCOX VS
Warren
Income$53,815−6%
Home value$103,800+68%
Population9,046+2701%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WILCOX VS
Olean
Income$51,261−11%
Home value$86,100+39%
Population13,508+4082%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WILCOX VS
Jamestown
Income$43,523−24%
Home value$87,700+42%
Population27,663+8464%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilcox, Pennsylvania?

Wilcox, Pennsylvania has about 323 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilcox, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wilcox, Pennsylvania earns about $57,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilcox, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wilcox, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $61,800, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Wilcox, Pennsylvania?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wilcox, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilcox, Pennsylvania?

About 18.6% of people in Wilcox, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Pennsylvania
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Wilcox with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →