West Wilmerding, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 475, West Wilmerding'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

West Wilmerding is a small community located in Pennsylvania. The total population is 475. It ranks as the 1370th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Wilmerding is 41.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 12.6% 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 West Wilmerding is $55,000. This is 29% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The survey records no unemployed residents in West Wilmerding, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $126,000. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, West Wilmerding is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in West Wilmerding is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 33.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (33.3% vs 10.3%).

Education

39.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% 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 95.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Wilmerding, 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.