Wilkins township is located in Allegheny County Pennsylvania. Wilkins township has a 2024 population of 6,052. Wilkins township is currently declining at a rate of -1.14% annually and its population has decreased by -4.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,344 in 2020.
The average household income in Wilkins township is $79,064 with a poverty rate of 9.5%. The median age in Wilkins township is 45.6 years: 44.8 years for males, and 46.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wilkins township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,215 | 67.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,544 | 24.69% |
| Two or more races | 372 | 5.95% |
| Other race | 72 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,217 | 1.94 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Non Family | 1,728 | 1.18 | 41 | 59 |
| Married | 1,069 | 2.82 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Female | 366 | 2.95 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Male | 54 | 2.2 | 100 | 0 |
2.8
Average Family Size
1.94
Average Household Size
60.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 201 | 4.2% |
| Associates Degree | 374 | 7.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,083 | 22.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 906 | 18.91% |
| High School Graduate | 1,145 | 23.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 1.11% |
| Some College | 1,029 | 21.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,642 | 3,530 | 1,530 |
| Black | 843 | 742 | 332 |
| 2+ Races | 191 | 184 | 76 |
| Hispanic | 77 | 56 | 9 |
| Other Race | 72 | 51 | 51 |
| Native American | 17 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 70.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,763 | $62,092 | $53,839 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,648 | $79,327 | $65,845 |
| High School Graduate | $44,485 | $42,868 | $47,292 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,223 | $48,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,591 | $56,458 | $49,271 |
| Some College | $47,281 | $57,669 | $44,474 |
$53,591
Average Earnings
$56,458
Average Male
$49,271
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.39% of Wilkins township residents speak only English, while 6.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,544 | 267 | 17.29% |
| White | 4,189 | 217 | 5.18% |
| Native | 45 | 45 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 30 | 31.58% |
| Multiple | 372 | 29 | 7.8% |
| Other | 72 | 11 | 15.28% |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 100% |
9.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.62%
Male Poverty Rate
9.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilkins township is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilkins township is White, with 5.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.54% |
| Some College | 7.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.18% |
| High School | 6.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.53% |
| Female Employed | 6.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.8% |
| Male Employed | 5.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,688 | $101,507 |
| Households | $64,404 | $79,064 |
| Married Families | $105,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,035 | $58,328 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
429
Number of Veterans
389
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 133 |
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 221 |
| 55 to 64 | 89 |
| 35 to 54 | 64 |
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 396 | 10.14% |
| Black | 33 | 3.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.58%
Born in Wilkins township
95.6%
Native Born
4.4%
Foreign Born
2.51%
Non Citizen
1.89%
Naturalized
95.6% of Wilkins township residents were born in the United States, with 79.58% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,702 | -70 | -1.21% |
| 2028 | 5,772 | -70 | -1.2% |
| 2027 | 5,842 | -70 | -1.18% |
| 2026 | 5,912 | -70 | -1.17% |
| 2025 | 5,982 | -70 | -1.16% |
| 2024 | 6,052 | -70 | -1.14% |
| 2023 | 6,122 | -70 | -1.13% |
| 2022 | 6,192 | -85 | -1.35% |
| 2021 | 6,277 | -67 | -1.06% |
| 2020 | 6,344 | 208 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 6,136 | -30 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 6,166 | -36 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 6,202 | -51 | -0.82% |
| 2016 | 6,253 | -43 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 6,296 | -45 | -0.71% |
| 2014 | 6,341 | -25 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 6,366 | -7 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 6,373 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 6,371 | 5 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 6,366 | 0 | 0% |