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Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania, in Berks county, is 13 miles W of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 60 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Reading metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Womelsdorf is home to some 2,599 residents.
In Womelsdorf, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, Womelsdorf had a median family income of $53,456. More so than most places, the people in Womelsdorf generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Womelsdorf.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($700) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Womelsdorf. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Womelsdorf was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Womelsdorf, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.
In Womelsdorf, 93% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the town it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.
Womelsdorf strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 10% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Womelsdorf to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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