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West Falls

Pennsylvania · 337 residents · 1.075 sq mi
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West Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,039. Population has declined 10% since 2019. Median home value is $137,100. With a median age of 56.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
337
−10%since 2019
from 373 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
313 / sq mi
−10%since 2019
from 347 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.7
+21%since 2019
from 46.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
285354423492561201020202024West Falls
2024379
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,039
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $49,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,179
−18%since 2019
from $34,174 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 29.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 13.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing16%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $145,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $629 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 82.5% in 2019
19.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−1%since 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(357)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.3%(38)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(21)
Diversity Score
6
−41%since 2019
from 10 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 29.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 91.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
−8%since 2019
from 27.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 70.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 55.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 35.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
Female
48.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Falls, Pennsylvania?

West Falls, Pennsylvania has about 337 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Falls, Pennsylvania earns about $47,039 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 $137,100, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in West Falls, Pennsylvania?

About 26.3% 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 12.7% of people in West Falls, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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