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Wyoming County

Pennsylvania · 28,276 residents · 397.258 sq mi
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Wyoming County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,403. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $140,800. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
28,276
+1%since 2000
from 28,080 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+12%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K26K27K28K29K1990201020202024Wyoming County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,403
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,365 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,899
+31%since 2000
from $17,452 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−34.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+18%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(27,473)
Black0.5%(137)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(187)
Asian0.3%(77)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(1,000)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(27,270)
Black0.7%(185)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(437)
Asian0.3%(94)
Other0.9%(264)
Diversity Score8.5%(2,397)
Diversity Score
8
+138%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania?

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania has about 28,276 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania earns about $47,403 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 $140,800, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania?

About 16.8% 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 10.9% 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 200 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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