Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wilmerding, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAPittsburgh-Weirton-Steubenville

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. See products & pricing →

Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,761

Median Agei

38.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.7%1,263

Black

25.2%444

Hispanic/Latino

2.2%38

Two or More

0.9%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

13.3%178

High School Diploma

29.2%392

Some College (<1 yr)

2.7%36

Some College (1+ yr)

12.6%169

Associate's Degree

11.3%152

Bachelor's Degree

10.1%136

Master's Degree

2.7%36

Professional Degree

0.5%7

Doctorate

3.1%41

HS or Higher

85.5%

BA or Higher

16.4%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$61,200

Median Renti

$778

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

34%309

Renter-Occupied

66%600

Total Units

1,147

Homeownership

34%

Vacancy Rate

20.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

22%68

$50K–$100K

58.3%180

$100K–$150K

14.6%45

$150K–$200K

1.3%4

$200K–$300K

3.9%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

164

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

223

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

1990–1999

9.8%112

1980–1989

10.2%117

1970–1979

18.2%209

1960–1969

13.6%156

1950–1959

1.7%20

1940–1949

5.7%65

1939 or earlier

40.8%468

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.3%748

Electricity

17.1%155

Other

0.7%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$36,467

Mean Household Incomei

$46,008

Per Capita Incomei

$24,955

Poverty Ratei

29.8%

Unemploymenti

12.7%

Labor Forcei

897

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

228

Residentsi

339

Avg. Tenant Renti

$348/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing83 homes95% occupied$311/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers107 homes82% occupied$367/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Mod Rehab15 homes

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 824 homes88% occupied$387/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $36,467/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

88.5%

Very low income$11K–$18K/yr

9.6%

Low income$18K–$29K/yr

1.9%

Who Receives This Housing

66.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

71.3% of subsidized households are minority

41% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

112(7.7% of civilian adults)