Wampum, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 502, Wampum's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Wampum is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Lawrence County. The total population is 502. It ranks as the 1350th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wampum is 51.0 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 13.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wampum is $48,929. This is 37% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.6%. This is 76% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. 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 4.4%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $115,000. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Wampum is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wampum has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.0%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

13.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower 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 89.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wampum, 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.