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Wyoming County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania has a population of 26,075, the 60th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $70,268 and the median home value is $205,600. The poverty rate is 11.4%.

Wyoming County Quick Facts

Population 26,075
Median Household Income $70,268
Median Home Value $205,600
Poverty Rate 11.4%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Median Age 45.2 years
Homeownership Rate 76.8%
Affordability Ratio 2.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.5%
High School Graduation 92.4%
Cities/Places 5
Population 26,075 60th of 67
Median Income $70,268 8% lower state
Poverty Rate 11.4%
Unemployment 4.7%

Economy & Housing

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3% | National: 5.2%
58.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.8%
Renter 23.2%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

12out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 43 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Wyoming County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Tunkhannock borough1,665$54,82123.4%$182,600
Factoryville borough1,374$51,63520.6%$187,500
Nicholson borough628$66,11119.1%$185,900
Meshoppen borough402$73,33317.9%$149,500
Laceyville borough373$68,5008.8%$125,000

Population Overview

Wyoming County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 26,075. It is the 60th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wyoming County is 45.2 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wyoming County is $70,268. This is 8% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $205,600. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Wyoming County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wyoming County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 92.4%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wyoming County, Pennsylvania?

Wyoming County has a population of 26,075, 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 $70,268 with a poverty rate of 11.4%.

How many cities are in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania?

Wyoming County contains 5 Census-designated places.