Wayne County, PA

County

Cities in Wayne County

Wallenpaupack Lake Estates

Neighborhoods in Wayne County

Laurella / East Berlin

Pleasant Mount / Lake Como

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Wayne

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

23.4%

Households with Children

22.2%

School Enrollment K-12

4,254

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.1%
School Age (5-17): 12.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.5%
Working Age (35-54): 24.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.4%
Seniors (65+): 25.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.8%
High School / GED: 42.3%
Some College or Associate's: 26.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.4%
Single Parents: 7.8%
Couples & Adults: 41.4%
Living Alone: 36.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
Asian: 0.7%
Black or African American: 3.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 13.5%
Puerto Rican: 39.9%
Cuban: 6.7%
Dominican: 7.7%
Central American: 4.7%
South American: 3.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 23.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 57.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 54.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 40.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.1%
Spanish: 2.6%
European & Indo-European: 2.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 3.8%
Middle School (5-8): 3.9%
High School (9-12): 3.9%
College / Graduate: 2.9%
Not Enrolled: 83.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources