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Wyomissing

Pennsylvania · 10,461 residents · 4.509 sq mi
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Wyomissing is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,010. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $199,800. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,461
+22%since 2000
from 8,587 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,320 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,904 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
+6%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K12K1990201020202024Wyomissing
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,010
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,681 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,103
+37%since 2000
from $37,313 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$974
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $807 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−25.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+13%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88%(9,206)
Black2%(214)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(565)
Asian3.3%(344)
Other0.2%(19)
Diversity Score25.5%(2,668)
Diversity Score
26
+102%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.6%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania?

Wyomissing, Pennsylvania has about 10,461 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania earns about $65,010 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 $199,800, and the typical rent is about $974 a month.

How educated are people in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania?

About 48.8% 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 2.2% 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 3,129 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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