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Population Review

Weigelstown, Pennsylvania Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Weigelstown, Pennsylvania is 15,401 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 44th-largest city in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $70,333, the median home value is $202,100, and the median age is 43.1.

15,401

Population

2474

People / sq mi

$70,333

Median Income

$202,100

Median Home Value

Weigelstown covers 6.2 sq mi of land at 2474 people per square mile.

About Weigelstown, PA

Weigelstown is a city in Pennsylvania with a population of 15,401. It ranks #44 among cities in Pennsylvania by population. The median age is 43.1, older than the national median. The population is 43.8% male and 56.2% female.

The median household income in Weigelstown is $70,333, below the US median of $74,580. 4.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $202,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,358. The homeownership rate of 84.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Weigelstown reflects 20.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.1% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.9 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White85.6%
Black or African American3.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$70,333

Median Household Income

$36,988

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$202,100

Median Home Value

$1,358

Median Rent

84.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.1%

High School+

20.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.6%

Drive Alone

78.1%

Public Transit

13.1%

Work From Home

28.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

22.2%

Foreign Born

93.4%

Non-English at Home

9.0%

Veterans

15.5%

With Disability

95.1%

Health Insurance

89.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.6%
Manufacturing16.8%
Retail Trade9.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate6.2%
Public Administration4.5%
Information4.4%
Construction4.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.4%
Transportation & Warehousing1.0%
Agriculture & Mining0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Weigelstown, Pennsylvania has a population of 15,401 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 44th-largest city in Pennsylvania.

The median household income in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania is $70,333, with 4.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania is $202,100, with median monthly rent at $1,358 and a homeownership rate of 84.9%.

The median age in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania is 43.1 years. The population is 43.8% male and 56.2% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.