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Wilmerding

Pennsylvania · 1,781 residents · 0.429 sq mi
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Wilmerding has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,242. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 364 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,600. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,781
−17%since 2000
from 2,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,152 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 5,000 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
−7%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wilmerding
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,242
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,811 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,398
+35%since 2000
from $14,330 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,600
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 44.6% in 2000
64.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+2%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,937)
Black6.2%(134)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(27)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.4%(395)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(934)
Black37.2%(663)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(59)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other7%(124)
Diversity Score73%(1,299)
Diversity Score
73
+296%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+64%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
33.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania?

Wilmerding, Pennsylvania has about 1,781 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania earns about $30,242 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilmerding, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wilmerding, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $55,600, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania?

About 30.4% of people in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilmerding, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilmerding, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 441 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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