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Wyomissing

Pennsylvania · 11,285 residents (2025 est.) · 4.509 sq mi
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Wyomissing is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,203. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $339,900. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,172
+30%since 2000
from 8,587 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,478 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 1,904 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
+7%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,285 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,203
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,681 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,265
+83%since 2000
from $37,313 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
−6%since 2010
from 0.532 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$339,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,781
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $807 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+34%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(8,055)
Black1.5%(125)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(157)
Asian1.9%(163)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(1,085)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(9,347)
Black2.4%(263)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,071)
Asian2%(225)
Other2.4%(266)
Diversity Score36.2%(4,040)
Diversity Score
36
+186%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 83.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 88.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania?

Wyomissing, Pennsylvania has about 11,172 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania earns about $93,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wyomissing, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $339,900, and the typical rent is about $1,781 a month.

How educated are people in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania?

About 57.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania?

About 7.3% of people in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wyomissing, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,840 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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