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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wyoming County

Pennsylvania · 28,080 residents · 397.258 sq mi
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Wyoming County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,365. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $91,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,080
Unchangedsince 1990
from 28,076 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 71 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.8
+14%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K26K27K28K29K1990201020202024Wyoming County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,365
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,207 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,452
+50%since 1990
from $11,628 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.2%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$470
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $360 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
21.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+1%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(27,820)
Black0.5%(145)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(89)
Asian0.2%(67)
Diversity Score3%(853)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(27,473)
Black0.5%(137)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(187)
Asian0.3%(77)
Diversity Score3.6%(1,000)
Diversity Score
4
+17%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.7%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−21%since 1990
from 22.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Wyoming County to nearby counties

WYOMING COUNTY VS
Lackawanna County
Income$66,223+82%
Home value$201,800+120%
Population216,502+739%
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WYOMING COUNTY VS
Susquehanna County
Income$68,487+88%
Home value$216,400+136%
Population38,237+48%
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WYOMING COUNTY VS
Luzerne County
Income$63,691+75%
Home value$174,100+90%
Population332,126+1188%
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WYOMING COUNTY VS
Sullivan County
Income$69,764+92%
Home value$197,100+115%
Population5,856−77%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania?

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania has about 28,080 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania earns about $36,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wyoming County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $91,600, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania?

About 10.2% of people in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wyoming County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 4003Census Tract 4002Census Tract 4007Census Tract 4004Census Tract 4005Census Tract 4006Census Tract 4001
6 ZIP codes
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