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West Alexander

Pennsylvania · 604 residents · 1.223 sq mi
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West Alexander has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,036. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,700. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
604
+89%since 2000
from 320 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
494 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+12%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2244075917749571990201020202024West Alexander
2024491
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,036
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,874
+8%since 2000
from $13,815 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.1%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+23%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(596)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(15)
Diversity Score
2
−60%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.4%
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.0%
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Foreign born
0.0%
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Alexander, Pennsylvania?

West Alexander, Pennsylvania has about 604 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Alexander, Pennsylvania earns about $33,036 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 $90,700, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in West Alexander, Pennsylvania?

About 10.9% 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 16.6% 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 319 residents, a change of about 112 percent over that period.

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