New Wilmington, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

New Wilmington is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Lawrence County. The total population is 2,395. It ranks as the 587th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in New Wilmington is 21.4 years. This is 48% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 10.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in New Wilmington is $73,696. This is 5% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $209,800. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, New Wilmington is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 56.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in New Wilmington is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 5.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

48.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places New Wilmington in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.0%. Notably, 25.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for New Wilmington, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.