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Womelsdorf

Pennsylvania · 2,892 residents · 0.866 sq mi
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Womelsdorf is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,425. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $134,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
2,892
+11%since 2000
from 2,599 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,339 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 3,001 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+6%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Womelsdorf
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,425
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,082 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,385
+37%since 2000
from $22,133 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.5%
US avg: 10%
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,106
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,480)
Black0.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(57)
Asian1.4%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(268)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(2,397)
Black3%(87)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(282)
Asian1.2%(35)
Other0.4%(12)
Diversity Score32.8%(950)
Diversity Score
33
+219%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania?

Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania has about 2,892 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania earns about $75,425 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 $134,200, and the typical rent is about $1,106 a month.

How educated are people in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania?

About 11.1% 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 10.4% 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 622 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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