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Witmer

Pennsylvania · 492 residents · 1.243 sq mi
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Witmer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,023. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $222,600. The poverty rate of 47.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
492
+9%vs 2011
vs 453 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
396 / sq mi
+9%vs 2011
vs 364 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+60%vs 2011
vs 21.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
113315518720923201020202024Witmer
2024527
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,023
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,094 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,106
−10%vs 2011
vs $20,136 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
−10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
47.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.475 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade39.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $215,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $927 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−14.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.0% in 2011
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 22.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.2
+4%vs 2011
vs 6.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(441)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.6%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(29)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(464)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(11)
Asian2.2%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.2%(65)
Diversity Score
13
+105%vs 2011
vs 6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.2%
−22.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
+12%vs 2011
vs 11.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
49.5%
−14.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.2%
+22.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
17.0%
−6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.5% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
28.0%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.5%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.8% in 2011
Female
33.5%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Witmer, Pennsylvania?

Witmer, Pennsylvania has about 492 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Witmer, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Witmer, Pennsylvania earns about $36,023 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Witmer, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Witmer, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $222,600, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Witmer, Pennsylvania?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Witmer, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Witmer, Pennsylvania?

About 47.4% of people in Witmer, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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