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Wolfdale

Pennsylvania · 3,055 residents · 2.649 sq mi
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Wolfdale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $162,200. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,055
+6%since 2000
from 2,873 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,153 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+18%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Wolfdale
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,357
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,257 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,818
+122%since 2000
from $15,676 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+37.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,200
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
14.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+20%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,792)
Black1.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(15)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(132)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,871)
Black0.8%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(36)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.5%(17)
Diversity Score6.6%(203)
Diversity Score
7
+44%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+98%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−56.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolfdale, Pennsylvania?

Wolfdale, Pennsylvania has about 3,055 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wolfdale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wolfdale, Pennsylvania earns about $80,357 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 $162,200.

How educated are people in Wolfdale, Pennsylvania?

About 25.4% 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 5.3% of people in Wolfdale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wolfdale, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Wolfdale, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 66 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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