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
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.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,075 | 25,967 | -0.4% |
| Median household income | $70,268 | $72,460 | +3.1% |
| Median home value | $205,600 | $215,400 | +4.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Wyoming County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunkhannock | 1,636 | $57,546 | 21.6% | $183,000 |
| Factoryville | 1,368 | $54,028 | 21.8% | $214,500 |
| Nicholson | 696 | $67,344 | 22.3% | $164,700 |
| Noxen | 690 | $56,964 | 14.5% | $156,900 |
| Lake Winola | 572 | $48,866 | 19.1% | $174,700 |
| Meshoppen | 549 | $78,750 | 11.0% | $153,300 |
| Laceyville | 423 | $47,250 | 6.9% | $137,500 |
| West Falls | 379 | $59,286 | 5.5% | $145,800 |
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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.