CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

West Elizabeth

Pennsylvania · 403 residents · 0.179 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Pittsburgh metro area
Compare
The short version

West Elizabeth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 162 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,500. Households here earn about 31% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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

Total population
403
−29%since 2000
from 565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,251 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 3,156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+13%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2984375777168561990201020202024West Elizabeth
2024344
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,339 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,863
+15%since 2000
from $14,687 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−7%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in West Elizabeth on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(561)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(367)
Black1.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score9.9%(40)
Diversity Score
10
+647%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+19%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.2%
−49.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to West Elizabeth

Ila
Pop 376
Everglades
Pop 399
Hastings
Pop 432
Leslie
Pop 336
Places similar to West Elizabeth
Head to head

Compare West Elizabeth to nearby cities

WEST ELIZABETH VS
Jefferson Hills
Income$116,064+165%
Home value$315,900+405%
Population12,357+3110%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WEST ELIZABETH VS
Pleasant Hills
Income$102,167+134%
Home value$244,800+292%
Population8,212+2033%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WEST ELIZABETH VS
McKeesport
Income$34,219−22%
Home value$72,700+16%
Population16,907+4291%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WEST ELIZABETH VS
West Mifflin
Income$76,563+75%
Home value$151,600+143%
Population18,707+4759%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania?

West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania has about 403 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $62,500, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania?

About 18.0% of people in West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 246 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Pennsylvania
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare West Elizabeth with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →