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Wyoming County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania has a population of 25,967, the 60th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $72,460 and the median home value is $215,400. The poverty rate is 11.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Wyoming County Quick Facts

Population 25,967
Median Household Income $72,460
Median Home Value $215,400
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Unemployment Rate 5.0%
Median Age 45.1 years
Homeownership Rate 77.9%
Affordability Ratio 3.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.1%
High School Graduation 92.7%
Cities/Places 8
Population 25,967 60th of 67
Median Income $72,460 7% lower than state
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Unemployment 5.0%

How Wyoming County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population26,07525,967-0.4%
Median household income$70,268$72,460+3.1%
Median home value$205,600$215,400+4.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.9%
$25K-$50K 18.7%
$50K-$100K 32.9%
$100K+ 33.4%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.1%
$10K-$15K
3.6%
$15K-$20K
3.6%
$20K-$25K
4.6%
$25K-$30K
3.7%
$30K-$35K
3.2%
$35K-$40K
3.3%
$40K-$45K
5.6%
$45K-$50K
2.9%
$50K-$60K
7.9%
$60K-$75K
10.0%
$75K-$100K
15.1%
$100K-$125K
11.0%
$125K-$150K
7.5%
$150K-$200K
8.3%
$200K+
6.6%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
58.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.0x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $943/mo 15.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

13out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Wyoming County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Tunkhannock1,636$57,54621.6%$183,000
Factoryville1,368$54,02821.8%$214,500
Nicholson696$67,34422.3%$164,700
Noxen690$56,96414.5%$156,900
Lake Winola572$48,86619.1%$174,700
Meshoppen549$78,75011.0%$153,300
Laceyville423$47,2506.9%$137,500
West Falls379$59,2865.5%$145,800

Population Overview

Wyoming County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 25,967. It is the 60th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wyoming County is 45.1 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wyoming County is $72,460. This is 7% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $215,400. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wyoming County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wyoming County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wyoming County, Pennsylvania?

Wyoming County has a population of 25,967, making it the 60th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Wyoming County?

The median household income in Wyoming County is $72,460 with a poverty rate of 11.5%.

How many cities are in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania?

Wyoming County contains 8 Census-designated places.