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Wanamie

County:
Luzerne County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.981
State:
Pennsylvania

Wanamie is a CDP located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Wanamie has a 2026 population of 797. Wanamie is currently growing at a rate of 1.53% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Wanamie is $53,167 with a poverty rate of 29.19%. The median age in Wanamie is 52 years: 41.8 years for males, and 54.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 135.2 males.

797
Total Population
812
Density (mi²)
12 1.53%
Growth

Wanamie Population

Wanamie Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026797121.53%
2025785111.42%

Median Age

Overall: 52 years
Female: 54.7 years
Male: 41.8 years

Wanamie Adults

There are 473 adults, (79 of whom are seniors) in Wanamie.

Sex Ratio

Female: 236 (42.5%)
Male: 319 (57.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wanamie includes 91.53% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White50891.53%
Two or more races478.47%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White50891.53%
Two or more races478.47%

Wanamie Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wanamie 's average per capita income is $38,885. Household income levels show a median of $53,167. The poverty rate stands at 29.19%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$126,016-
Households$53,167$90,787
Families-$104,643
Non Families-$73,356

$38,885

Average Income

$53,167

Median Household Income

29.19%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)