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West Decatur

Pennsylvania · 650 residents · 1.4 sq mi
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West Decatur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $92,200. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 59% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

650
+4%since 2023
from 624 in 2023
2010 – 2024
464 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 446 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
33.3
−7%since 2023
from 35.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
397466535604673201020202024West Decatur
2024650
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510.3%(67)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 916.5%(107)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.8%(18)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.2%(14)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(41)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.4%(100)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410%(65)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.2%(47)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.7%(89)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.2%(79)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.8%(18)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$31,875
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $38,173 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$18,130
−9%since 2023
from $19,834 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
49.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.432
+4%since 2023
from 0.417 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information37.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$92,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $90,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,028
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,053 in 2023
US average: $1,442
66.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
33.2% rent
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
31.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
88.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 84.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.9
+22%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
17
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(589)
Black1.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(17)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other1.1%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(620)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(8)
11
−18%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.1%(20)
Ancestry
German11.1%(72)
English8.8%(57)
American5.8%(38)
Irish5.7%(37)
Polish5.4%(35)
Hungarian2%(13)
Scotch-Irish1.8%(12)
Italian1.7%(11)
Austrian0.5%(3)
Dutch0.5%(3)
Slovak0.5%(3)
Welsh0.5%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

5.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 84.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.6 min
+16%since 2023
from 29.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
88.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
10.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
60.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
13.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
19.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
58.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
90.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 86.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
97.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28%(56)
Married53.5%(107)
Widowed3%(6)
Divorced15.5%(31)
Women 15+
Never married40.7%(105)
Married38.8%(100)
Widowed4.7%(12)
Divorced15.9%(41)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Decatur, Pennsylvania?

West Decatur, Pennsylvania has about 650 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Decatur, Pennsylvania earns about $31,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Decatur, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Decatur, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $92,200, and the typical rent is about $1,028 a month.

How educated are people in West Decatur, Pennsylvania?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Decatur, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Decatur, Pennsylvania?

About 49.6% of people in West Decatur, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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