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West Fairview

Pennsylvania · 1,138 residents · 0.322 sq mi
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West Fairview has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,938. Population has declined 4% since 2019. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $113,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
1,138
−4%since 2019
from 1,181 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,534 / sq mi
−4%since 2019
from 3,668 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
Unchangedsince 2019
from 39.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024West Fairview
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,938
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,571 in 2019
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,908
−11%since 2019
from $31,423 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 31.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 16.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $105,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,020
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $918 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
43.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+5%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,096)
Black2.6%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(23)
Asian2.6%(31)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.1%(202)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(948)
Black4.2%(48)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(82)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other4.3%(49)
Diversity Score36.3%(413)
Diversity Score
36
+112%since 2019
from 17 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 88.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
−15%since 2019
from 25.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 94.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 78.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 55.0% in 2019
Female
51.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 45.0% in 2019
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Fairview, Pennsylvania?

West Fairview, Pennsylvania has about 1,138 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Fairview, Pennsylvania earns about $55,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Fairview, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Fairview, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $113,900, and the typical rent is about $1,020 a month.

How educated are people in West Fairview, Pennsylvania?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in West Fairview, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Fairview, Pennsylvania?

About 17.7% of people in West Fairview, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Fairview, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West Fairview, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 265 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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