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Wind Gap

Pennsylvania · 2,820 residents · 1.339 sq mi
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Wind Gap has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $180,200. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,820
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,106 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+15%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Wind Gap
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,224
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,030 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,193
+28%since 2000
from $21,239 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$873
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $523 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
50.8% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+17%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,714)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(45)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(190)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(2,507)
Black2.1%(58)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(127)
Asian0.9%(26)
Other0.8%(23)
Diversity Score20.1%(566)
Diversity Score
20
+197%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania?

Wind Gap, Pennsylvania has about 2,820 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania earns about $48,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wind Gap, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $180,200, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.

How educated are people in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania?

About 9.5% of people in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wind Gap, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Wind Gap, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 79 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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