Wyomissing, PA Demographics

A map of Wyomissing's Population by Race

Wyomissing, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 11,172, a less than 1% change from the 11,114 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.7% White, 9.6% Hispanic, 2.4% Black, 2.4% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wyomissing, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wyomissing has become considerably less 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 Wyomissing, that probability was 36.4% in 2020 and 28.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wyomissing is ranked the 74th 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). Wyomissing was ranked the 76th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wyomissing's White Population

9,347 residents of Wyomissing, or 83.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wyomissing is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Wyomissing ranks 1590th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyomissing's White population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of Wyomissing's population has increased from 78.8% to 83.7%.

Wyomissing is more White than neighboring Colony Park (74.9% White), West Reading (54.8% White), West Lawn (71% White), Lincoln Park (78.6% White), and West Wyomissing (79.4% White).

Wyomissing's Black Population

263 residents of Wyomissing, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wyomissing is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Wyomissing ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyomissing's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. Black residents' share of Wyomissing's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.4%.

Wyomissing is more Black than neighboring Colony Park (2.3% Black), West Reading (2.2% Black), and West Lawn (0.6% Black). Wyomissing is less Black than neighboring Lincoln Park (4.1% Black), and West Wyomissing (9.5% Black).

Wyomissing's Asian Population

225 residents of Wyomissing, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wyomissing is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Wyomissing ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyomissing's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.3%. Asian residents' share of Wyomissing's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.0%.

Wyomissing is more Asian than neighboring West Lawn (0% Asian), Lincoln Park (0% Asian), and West Wyomissing (0.3% Asian). Wyomissing is less Asian than neighboring Colony Park (12.7% Asian), and West Reading (6.2% Asian).

Wyomissing's Hispanic Population

1,071 residents of Wyomissing, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wyomissing is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Wyomissing ranks 149th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyomissing's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Wyomissing's population has decreased from 11.1% to 9.6%.

Wyomissing is more Hispanic than neighboring Colony Park (5.8% Hispanic), and West Wyomissing (8.1% Hispanic). Wyomissing is less Hispanic than neighboring West Reading (33.6% Hispanic), West Lawn (16.3% Hispanic), and Lincoln Park (17.3% Hispanic).

Wyomissing's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Wyomissing, 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 Wyomissing is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Wyomissing ranks 514th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyomissing's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 95.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wyomissing's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Wyomissing's Multiracial Population

263 residents of Wyomissing, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wyomissing is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Wyomissing ranks 1378th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyomissing's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Wyomissing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Wyomissing is more Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln Park (0% Multiracial). Wyomissing is less Multiracial than neighboring Colony Park (4.3% Multiracial), West Reading (3.2% Multiracial), West Lawn (12.1% Multiracial), and West Wyomissing (2.6% 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.