Waymart, PA Demographics

A map of Waymart's Population by Race

Waymart, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,114, a large decrease from the 1,297 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.4% White, 7.8% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 2.0% Black, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waymart, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waymart has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waymart, that probability was 15.1% in 2020 and 22.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waymart is ranked the 940th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Waymart was ranked the 850th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waymart's White Population

974 residents of Waymart, or 87.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waymart is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Waymart ranks 850th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waymart's White population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. White residents' share of Waymart's population has decreased from 92.1% to 87.4%.

Waymart is more White than neighboring Carbondale (80.2% White). Waymart is less White than neighboring Simpson (92.9% White), Prompton (100% White), Vandling (93.4% White), and Forest City (88.8% White).

Waymart's Black Population

22 residents of Waymart, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waymart is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Waymart ranks 1088th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waymart's Black population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Black residents' share of Waymart's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.0%.

Waymart is more Black than neighboring Simpson (0% Black), Prompton (0% Black), Vandling (0% Black), and Forest City (0.3% Black). Waymart is less Black than neighboring Carbondale (2.2% Black).

Waymart's Asian Population

5 residents of Waymart, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waymart is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Waymart ranks 978th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waymart's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Asian residents' share of Waymart's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Waymart is more Asian than neighboring Prompton (0% Asian), Vandling (0% Asian), Forest City (0% Asian), and Carbondale (0% Asian). Waymart is less Asian than neighboring Simpson (1.6% Asian).

Waymart's Hispanic Population

87 residents of Waymart, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waymart is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Waymart ranks 982nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waymart's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 210.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Waymart's population has increased from 2.2% to 7.8%.

Waymart is more Hispanic than neighboring Simpson (3.2% Hispanic), Prompton (0% Hispanic), Vandling (2.4% Hispanic), and Forest City (7.2% Hispanic). Waymart is less Hispanic than neighboring Carbondale (10.9% Hispanic).

Waymart's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Waymart, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waymart is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Waymart ranks 165th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waymart's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waymart's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Waymart is less Native American/Other than neighboring Forest City (0.2% Native American/Other), and Carbondale (0.4% Native American/Other).

Waymart's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Waymart, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waymart is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Waymart ranks 827th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waymart's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Waymart's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.3%.

Waymart is more Multiracial than neighboring Prompton (0% Multiracial). Waymart is less Multiracial than neighboring Simpson (2.4% Multiracial), Vandling (4.3% Multiracial), Forest City (3.4% Multiracial), and Carbondale (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.