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Wampum, PA
Borough in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
Population
502
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
510
ZIP codes
0
Wampum and its ZIP codes
Wampum at a glance
- Wampum is 75% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,929, 37% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,000 (55% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $611 a month.
Local data for Wampum, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wampum, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,929
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$115,000
Median rent
$611/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
51.0
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (151), Italian Americans (85), Irish Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Wampum.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,199
27,269 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,747
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$622M
FY 2026, $7,229 per person
How people get to work
Wampum, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.2%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked7.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wampum, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
677
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
126
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Wampum
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChewtonCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.5 |
| New BeaverBorough | 1.9 mi | 14.5 |
| West PittsburgCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1 |
| Ellwood CityBorough | 3.4 mi | 2.3 |
| KoppelBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.5 |
| FriscoCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Big BeaverBorough | 4.6 mi | 17.8 |
| EllportBorough | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| New GalileeBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| HomewoodBorough | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| WurtemburgCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.6 |
| South New CastleBorough | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| Enon ValleyBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.5 |
| DarlingtonBorough | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount JacksonCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.3 |
| HazenCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wampum, PA in?
- Wampum is in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Wampum, PA?
- About 502 people live in Wampum, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wampum?
- Nearby places include Chewton (1.3 mi), New Beaver (1.9 mi), West Pittsburg (3.2 mi), Ellwood City (3.4 mi), Koppel (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023