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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wyomissing

Pennsylvania · 8,587 residents · 4.509 sq mi
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Wyomissing is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,681. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $148,500. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 36% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,587
+17%since 1990
from 7,332 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,904 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 1,626 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.1
+1%since 1990
from 45.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K9K10K12K1990201020202024Wyomissing
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,681
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,041 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$37,313
+30%since 1990
from $28,801 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$148,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $136,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$807
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $628 in 1990
US average: $602
68.7%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
31.3% rent
2.7
−14%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(7,158)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(43)
Asian1.9%(137)
Diversity Score7.2%(528)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(8,055)
Black1.5%(125)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(157)
Asian1.9%(163)
Diversity Score12.6%(1,085)
13
+75%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 39.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.1%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 84.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.0%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−2%since 1990
from 13.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania?

Wyomissing, Pennsylvania has about 8,587 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania earns about $54,681 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 $148,500, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania?

About 40.7% 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 3.4% 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 1,255 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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