Population 11,331 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wyomissing
Household size in Wyomissing
| Period | Wyomissing | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Wyomissing is a place of small households, averaging 2.27 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Wyomissing has smaller households than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
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 Wyomissing
| Period | Wyomissing | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.8 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.6 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.6 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Wyomissing skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 50.8, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 are older.
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 Wyomissing
| Period | Wyomissing | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Wyomissing than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Wyomissing
Renters in Wyomissing
| Period | Wyomissing | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.2% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.0% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Wyomissing is about as common as it is nationally: 32.0% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 45.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the west. The renter share has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Wyomissing
| Period | Wyomissing | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Wyomissing than nationally: 6.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is little changed from 2006–10, while 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 Wyomissing
| Period | Wyomissing | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Wyomissing 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 Pennsylvania overall, where the median home dates to 1967. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 Wyomissing
| Period | Wyomissing | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,043 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,175 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,296 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,526 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$482 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Wyomissing pays $1,526 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in Pennsylvania overall ($1,323). Rent has climbed $482 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Wyomissing
Bachelor's degrees in Wyomissing
| Period | Wyomissing | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.1% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.6% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.1% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Wyomissing: 55.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 9.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Wyomissing
| Period | Wyomissing | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.4% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Wyomissing: 97.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Wyomissing has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Pennsylvania cities.
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 Wyomissing
| Period | Wyomissing | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Wyomissing has been strong: just 2.1% 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 37 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, as it has nationally.
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).
Wyomissing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyomissing | 2.27 | 51.6 | 8.9% | 32.0% | 6.9% | 1971 | $1,526 | 55.3% | 97.2% | 2.1% |
| West Reading | 2.52 | 34.5 | 13.1% | 43.9% | 3.5% | 1938 | $1,481 | 33.1% | 89.6% | 4.3% |
| West Wyomissing | 2.31 | 42.1 | 9.2% | 17.3% | 4.5% | 1959 | $1,382 | 32.4% | 90.3% | 1.9% |
| Shillington | 2.55 | 37.7 | 16.0% | 37.5% | 7.3% | 1946 | $1,451 | 23.9% | 96.3% | 5.6% |
| Reading | 2.77 | 37.3 | 18.2% | 39.6% | 7.1% | 1959 | $1,316 | 23.6% | 81.6% | 9.7% |
| Kenhorst | 2.53 | 37.0 | 14.9% | 21.5% | 6.1% | 1953 | $1,298 | 24.5% | 89.2% | 3.0% |
| Sinking Spring | 2.45 | 38.8 | 16.9% | 44.4% | 3.2% | 1975 | $1,255 | 34.1% | 88.3% | 1.3% |
| Monterey | 2.50 | 44.9 | 6.2% | 30.7% | 7.7% | 1973 | $1,129 | 26.3% | 82.1% | 0.7% |
| Pennwyn | 3.10 | 41.0 | 5.3% | 9.9% | 14.2% | 1987 | $1,402 | 64.3% | 89.7% | 1.3% |
| Mount Penn | 2.68 | 36.5 | 20.5% | 32.9% | 8.5% | 1945 | $1,010 | 20.0% | 95.0% | 1.0% |
| Ridgewood | 2.51 | 42.8 | 8.8% | 25.6% | 8.5% | 1972 | $1,440 | 37.4% | 93.2% | 2.2% |
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 Wyomissing. 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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