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Womelsdorf

Pennsylvania · 2,986 residents (2025 est.) · 0.87 sq mi
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With 2,904 people, Womelsdorf is a city in Pennsylvania. 86% of homes are owner-occupied. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Few US cities rank higher on income. Households here earn about 42% more than in Pennsylvania as a whole. The median age is 33.8, younger than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,904
+12%since 2000
from 2,599 in 2000
2,986 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
3,353 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 3,223 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
33.8
−9%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.87 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K19902000201020202024Womelsdorf
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(176)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(195)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.8%(256)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910%(290)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(129)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.4%(448)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.8%(286)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417%(494)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.1%(321)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.6%(249)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.3%(37)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(23)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$110,735
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,082 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$35,826
+62%since 2000
from $22,133 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.8%
+48.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
4.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.358
−1%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$221,600
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,385
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,442
86.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
14.0% rent
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.22 people
+37%since 2009
from 2.35 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
10.1%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
10.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.0
−19%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,480)
Black0.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(57)
Asian1.4%(37)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(2,296)
Black3%(87)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(185)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.6%(336)
45
+307%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican5.3%(154)
Mexican1.1%(31)
Ancestry
German34.2%(994)
English18.5%(536)
Italian10.6%(308)
Irish8.4%(244)
American6.2%(181)
Polish5.6%(164)
Welsh1.6%(47)
West Indian1.4%(41)
Haitian1.4%(41)
Russian1%(29)
Dutch0.9%(26)
French0.5%(15)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.5%(14)
Scottish0.3%(8)
Greek0.2%(7)
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
83.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
5.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
7.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
7.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
66.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
78.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
5.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
20.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
1.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
3.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
9.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
4.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2013
from 8.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
95.9%
+29.6 ptssince 2017
from 66.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
95.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
94.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
95.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2016
from 83.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
3.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2016
from 11.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.7%(337)
Married55.1%(604)
Widowed2.3%(25)
Divorced11.9%(130)
Women 15+
Never married39.8%(470)
Married52.1%(615)
Widowed3.9%(46)
Divorced4.2%(50)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2013
from 8.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
72.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
17.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
12.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
8.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
87.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
21.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)19.3%(16)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era37.3%(31)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War14.5%(12)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 83 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania?

Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania has about 2,904 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania earns about $110,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $221,600, and the typical rent is about $1,385 a month.

How educated are people in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania?

About 4.0% of people in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 634 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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