Borough · Pennsylvania
Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania
Wormleysburg, borough, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Wormleysburg had 3,078 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,043 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,077 (±17). GEOID 4286528.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,078
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,043 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,077 ±17
Median household income
$88,250
±$16,568 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$223,400
±$11,778 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,426
±$160 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Wormleysburg and what county is it in?
Wormleysburg is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It covers 0.8 square miles of land, 3,916 residents per square mile in 2020.
Wormleysburg is in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wormleysburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,078 people lived in Wormleysburg on July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 3,043 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,077 (±17).
| Measure | Wormleysburg | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,077 ±17 | 268,323 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,300 ±132 | 106,427 | −219 |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.24 | 2.40 | +0.35 |
| Housing units | 1,370 ±145 | 111,278 | −263 |
Wormleysburg's population since 2000
From 2,607 in 2000 to 3,078 in 2025: up 18.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wormleysburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wormleysburg?
The median resident of Wormleysburg is 33.5 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 13.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.7%. 19.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wormleysburg | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5 ±2.9 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.2% ±3.9 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.7% ±4.0 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Male | 48.3% ±6.8 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% ±2.3 pts | 5.1% | −12.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.8% ±10.5 pts | 80.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.7% ±8.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 11.2% ±8.1 pts | 5.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.2% ±4.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 19.1% ±10.3 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.7% ±4.8 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±3.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 22.0% ±8.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.1% ±5.1 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1% ±4.8 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.6% ±9.8 pts | 40.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.3% ±5.7 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.5% ±4.7 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1% ±2.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wormleysburg earn?
Half of Wormleysburg's 1,300 households earn less than $88,250 a year (±$16,568), against $87,494 in Cumberland County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $81,191 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wormleysburg | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,250 ±$16,568 | $87,494 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,012 ±$12,017 | $112,868 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,275 ±$4,805 | $46,149 | −$8,451 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.6% ±2.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.9% ±3.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.7% ±5.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% ±1.5 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3% ±5.2 pts | 92.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wormleysburg?
Owners occupy 43.6% of Wormleysburg's occupied homes and renters 56.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $223,400 by its owner (±$11,778). The median renter pays $1,426 a month including utilities, and 23.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wormleysburg | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $223,400 ±$11,778 | $277,600 | +$20,705 |
| Median gross rent | $1,426 ±$160 | $1,249 | +$185 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.9% ±12.6 pts | 33.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,656 ±$359 | $1,802 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 43.6% ±9.1 pts | 71.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 56.4% ±9.1 pts | 28.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,370 ±145 | 111,278 | −263 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 40.5% ±8.1 pts | 60.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.8% ±1.4 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.6% ±5.2 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3% ±1.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Wormleysburg building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Wormleysburg in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wormleysburg work and get to work?
77.1% of Wormleysburg's workers drive alone and 15.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes.
| Measure | Wormleysburg | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.0% ±5.0 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% ±4.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.1% ±7.9 pts | 71.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2% ±3.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.2% ±1.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.1% ±7.0 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min ±3.3 | 21.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Wormleysburg?
1 census tract lies mostly in Wormleysburg (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 103Cumberland County | 4,303 | $85,757 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Wormleysburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Wormleysburg compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wormleysburg is the 6,257th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 314th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Wormleysburg ranks 710th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 314th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 559th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 250th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 710th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 908th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,085th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 372nd | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 1,388th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 437th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 2,028th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2,084th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 609th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 1,632nd | 2,156 |
Wormleysburg's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Wormleysburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Wormleysburg?
17 of the 57 figures for Wormleysburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Wormleysburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Wormleysburg.