Population 6,259 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in New Wilmington
Household size in New Wilmington
| Period | New Wilmington | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.64 people per household, New Wilmington sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Pittsburgh area, where it has 2.30 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.76, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in New Wilmington
| Period | New Wilmington | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.2 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.7 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.3 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.3, New Wilmington is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 31.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in New Wilmington
| Period | New Wilmington | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.5% of households in New Wilmington, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.5 points, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in New Wilmington
Renters in New Wilmington
| Period | New Wilmington | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.0% of households in New Wilmington rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 46.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.1 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in New Wilmington
| Period | New Wilmington | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in New Wilmington is close to the national rate: 9.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in New Wilmington
| Period | New Wilmington | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
New Wilmington is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Even so, homes here are newer than in the wider Pittsburgh area, where the median home dates to 1964. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in New Wilmington
| Period | New Wilmington | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $597 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $632 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $697 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $874 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$277 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in New Wilmington costs $874 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $277 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in New Wilmington
Bachelor's degrees in New Wilmington
| Period | New Wilmington | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.8% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.3% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in New Wilmington (39.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.1 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in New Wilmington
| Period | New Wilmington | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.8% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.9% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.1% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.2% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in New Wilmington never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 33 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in New Wilmington
| Period | New Wilmington | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in New Wilmington has been low: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.5 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
New Wilmington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Wilmington | 2.64 | 35.3 | 6.5% | 24.0% | 9.3% | 1971 | $874 | 39.3% | 86.2% | 2.6% |
| Neshannock Falls | 2.49 | 44.7 | 2.9% | 18.4% | 8.9% | 1970 | $963 | 29.8% | 84.6% | 3.9% |
| Greenfield | 2.47 | 46.3 | 5.0% | 10.9% | 4.4% | 1973 | $565 | 16.0% | 82.7% | 4.1% |
| Leesburg | 2.67 | 40.4 | 7.8% | 18.0% | 5.8% | 1973 | $967 | 25.1% | 88.9% | 4.5% |
| Volant | 2.62 | 42.5 | 8.3% | 19.1% | 6.9% | 1974 | $992 | 26.7% | 86.1% | 6.6% |
| Pulaski | 2.45 | 43.4 | 7.2% | 16.9% | 8.4% | 1974 | $835 | 33.6% | 93.3% | 3.4% |
| West Middlesex | 2.31 | 52.3 | 6.4% | 17.1% | 10.9% | 1967 | $828 | 24.8% | 91.9% | 3.4% |
| New Castle | 2.31 | 45.7 | 12.1% | 28.1% | 10.1% | 1957 | $989 | 23.0% | 92.3% | 6.7% |
| Mercer | 2.40 | 44.4 | 8.4% | 20.0% | 9.9% | 1968 | $761 | 24.0% | 90.3% | 4.3% |
| North Edinburg | 2.25 | 50.7 | 5.8% | 13.0% | 9.3% | 1974 | $1,393 | 20.6% | 95.3% | 1.7% |
| Edinburg | 2.15 | 52.3 | 4.7% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 1969 | $1,000 | 13.5% | 93.6% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up New Wilmington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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