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West Grove

Pennsylvania · 2,835 residents (2025 est.) · 0.651 sq mi
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West Grove is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,697. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $319,900. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,798
+6%since 2000
from 2,652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,298 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 4,074 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+12%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,835 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024West Grove
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,697
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,616
+93%since 2000
from $19,967 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
+30.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
+7%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$319,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,767
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $679 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.3%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+61%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(1,946)
Black8.1%(216)
Hispanic / Latino17%(451)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.1%(1,355)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(1,505)
Black6%(168)
Hispanic / Latino34.1%(954)
Asian2.3%(64)
Other3.8%(107)
Diversity Score73.6%(2,059)
Diversity Score
74
+44%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 79.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
15.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+29.9 ptssince 2017
from 65.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 68.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 30.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Grove, Pennsylvania?

West Grove, Pennsylvania has about 2,798 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Grove, Pennsylvania earns about $92,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Grove, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Grove, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $319,900, and the typical rent is about $1,767 a month.

How educated are people in West Grove, Pennsylvania?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Grove, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Grove, Pennsylvania?

About 14.1% of people in West Grove, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Grove, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West Grove, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 670 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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