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West Falls

Pennsylvania · 382 residents · 1.075 sq mi
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West Falls has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,167. Population has fallen 29% since 2011, a loss of 156 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $115,200. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
382
−29%vs 2011
vs 538 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
355 / sq mi
−29%vs 2011
vs 500 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
52.7
+5%vs 2011
vs 50.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
285354423492561201020202024West Falls
2024379
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,167
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $49,861 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,745
−12%vs 2011
vs $22,543 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.323 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $120,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$383
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $425 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−42.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.7% in 2011
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
+8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+8%vs 2011
vs 2.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(538)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(367)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.3%(32)
Diversity Score
8
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 24.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
+5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.0% in 2011
Female
50.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Falls, Pennsylvania?

West Falls, Pennsylvania has about 382 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Falls, Pennsylvania earns about $44,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Falls, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Falls, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $115,200, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in West Falls, Pennsylvania?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Falls, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Falls, Pennsylvania?

About 8.4% of people in West Falls, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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