Wall borough, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Wall borough is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. The total population is 480. It ranks as the 1367th most populous out of 1,993 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wall borough is 35.7 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wall borough is $61,875. This is 19% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.8%. This is 77% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $53,800. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Wall borough is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wall borough has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

11.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wall borough, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,993 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. For official data, visit data.census.gov.