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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wolfdale

Pennsylvania · 2,873 residents · 2.649 sq mi
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Wolfdale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,257. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,100. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,873
−4%since 1990
from 2,989 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,085 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,128 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
+15%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,257
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,386 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,676
+20%since 1990
from $13,022 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,100
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$443
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $376 in 1990
US average: $602
89.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 88.5% in 1990
10.8% rent
1.7
−21%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,856)
Black3.4%(102)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(9)
Diversity Score10.7%(321)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,792)
Black1.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(15)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score4.6%(132)
5
−57%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−20%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolfdale, Pennsylvania?

Wolfdale, Pennsylvania has about 2,873 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wolfdale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wolfdale, Pennsylvania earns about $32,257 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wolfdale, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wolfdale, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $54,100, and the typical rent is about $443 a month.

How educated are people in Wolfdale, Pennsylvania?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wolfdale, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wolfdale, Pennsylvania?

About 8.7% of people in Wolfdale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wolfdale, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Wolfdale, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 116 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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