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West Decatur

Pennsylvania · 453 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 $30,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,500. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

453
+4%since 2019
from 435 in 2019
2010 – 2024
324 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 311 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
46.4
+1%since 2019
from 46.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
397466535604673201020202024West Decatur
2024650
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,536
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $38,854 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$16,563
−20%since 2019
from $20,612 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 15.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
35.7%
+21.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$86,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $85,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$920
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $583 in 2019
US average: $1,124
87.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 92.0% in 2019
12.1% rent
2.8
+29%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(412)
Black2.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other1.6%(7)
Diversity Score12.7%(55)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(438)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score3.7%(17)
4
−71%since 2019
from 13 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 88.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
3.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
−29%since 2019
from 28.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
82.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2019
from 71.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
7.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
60.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 59.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
17.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 20.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

57.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 56.8% in 2019
43.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 43.2% in 2019
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in West Decatur, Pennsylvania?

West Decatur, Pennsylvania has about 453 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Decatur, Pennsylvania earns about $30,536 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 $86,500, and the typical rent is about $920 a month.

How educated are people in West Decatur, Pennsylvania?

About 5.9% 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 35.7% 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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