Population 9,345 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wernersville
Household size in Wernersville
| Period | Wernersville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Wernersville is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.51 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 Wernersville
| Period | Wernersville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Wernersville skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Wernersville
| Period | Wernersville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.0% of households in Wernersville, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 5.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 24 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Wernersville
Renters in Wernersville
| Period | Wernersville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.6% of households in Wernersville rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About four in ten owners (39.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. The renter share has fallen 5.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Wernersville
| Period | Wernersville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.5% of homes in Wernersville are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Wernersville has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Pennsylvania cities.
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 Wernersville
| Period | Wernersville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Wernersville are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Pennsylvania as a whole, where the median home dates to 1967. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center 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 Wernersville
| Period | Wernersville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $977 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $970 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,059 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,598 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$620 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wernersville costs $1,598 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in Pennsylvania overall ($1,323). Rent has climbed $620 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 29.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Wernersville
Bachelor's degrees in Wernersville
| Period | Wernersville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.7 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Wernersville as nationally: 34.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.7 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
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 Wernersville
| Period | Wernersville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.1% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.0% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Wernersville: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Wernersville
| Period | Wernersville | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Wernersville has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Wernersville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wernersville | 2.40 | 44.8 | 4.0% | 14.6% | 3.5% | 1983 | $1,598 | 34.0% | 95.0% | 1.8% |
| Robesonia | 2.61 | 43.8 | 5.9% | 17.8% | 3.9% | 1969 | $1,074 | 23.5% | 86.9% | 1.2% |
| Sinking Spring | 2.45 | 38.8 | 16.9% | 44.4% | 3.2% | 1975 | $1,255 | 34.1% | 88.3% | 1.3% |
| Reinholds | 2.88 | 39.8 | 6.2% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 1980 | $1,242 | 28.0% | 86.9% | 1.3% |
| West Wyomissing | 2.31 | 42.1 | 9.2% | 17.3% | 4.5% | 1959 | $1,382 | 32.4% | 90.3% | 1.9% |
| Wyomissing | 2.27 | 51.6 | 8.9% | 32.0% | 6.9% | 1971 | $1,526 | 55.3% | 97.2% | 2.1% |
| Adamstown | 2.76 | 35.7 | 15.1% | 17.4% | 4.3% | 1995 | $1,248 | 38.7% | 96.2% | 2.6% |
| Shillington | 2.55 | 37.7 | 16.0% | 37.5% | 7.3% | 1946 | $1,451 | 23.9% | 96.3% | 5.6% |
| Pennwyn | 3.10 | 41.0 | 5.3% | 9.9% | 14.2% | 1987 | $1,402 | 64.3% | 89.7% | 1.3% |
| Womelsdorf | 2.88 | 39.2 | 6.6% | 16.6% | 3.7% | 1976 | $1,301 | 20.1% | 87.5% | 2.3% |
| Denver | 2.78 | 40.9 | 9.6% | 14.6% | 5.4% | 1980 | $1,340 | 23.4% | 86.3% | 2.3% |
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 Wernersville. 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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