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West Alexander

Pennsylvania · 491 residents · 1.223 sq mi
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West Alexander has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,773. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
491
+53%since 2000
from 320 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
401 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+25%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2244075917749571990201020202024West Alexander
2024491
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,773
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,847
+167%since 2000
from $13,815 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
+39.7 ptssince 2010
from 19.5% in 2010
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
−20%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2010
from 8.8% in 2010
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2010
from 18.1% in 2010
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−29.1 ptssince 2010
from 29.1% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−13%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(310)
Black1.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(482)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(9)
Diversity Score4.5%(22)
Diversity Score
4
−27%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+90%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2010
from 86.4% in 2010
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2010
from 9.9% in 2010
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2010
from 1.1% in 2010
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2010
from 2.7% in 2010
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2010
from 7.2% in 2010
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2010
from 5.4% in 2010
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2010
from 14.0% in 2010
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2010
from 51.2% in 2010
Female
48.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2010
from 48.8% in 2010
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2010
from 6.2% in 2010
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+24.5 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Alexander, Pennsylvania?

West Alexander, Pennsylvania has about 491 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Alexander, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in West Alexander, Pennsylvania earns about $84,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Alexander, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Alexander, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $165,600.

How educated are people in West Alexander, Pennsylvania?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Alexander, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Alexander, Pennsylvania?

About 1.0% of people in West Alexander, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Alexander, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West Alexander, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 206 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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