CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Grove

Pennsylvania · 2,652 residents · 0.651 sq mi

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West Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,875. Population has grown 25% since 1990. Median home value is $122,000. Households here earn about 42% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $42,589

Younger

median age 32.1

US median: 35.2

More educated

28% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 7%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

2,652

+25%since 1990

from 2,128 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

4,074 / sq mi

+25%since 1990

from 3,269 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

32.1

Unchangedsince 1990

from 32.0 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

20243K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$56,875

+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $35,417 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$19,967

+43%since 1990

from $14,009 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

8.3%

+2.4 ptssince 1990

from 5.9% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$122,000

−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $100,000 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$679

+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $494 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

76.0%

+1.0 ptssince 1990

from 75.0% in 1990

24.0% rent

Afford Score

2.1

−24%since 1990

from 2.8 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic86%(1,831)

Black12%(256)

Hispanic / Latino2.4%(51)

Asian0.3%(6)

Diversity Score34.9%(743)

2000

White, non-Hispanic73.4%(1,946)

Black8.1%(216)

Hispanic / Latino17%(451)

Asian0%(0)

Diversity Score51.1%(1,355)

Diversity Score

+46%since 1990

from 35 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

27.7%

+8.2 ptssince 1990

from 19.5% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

80.1%

+2.5 ptssince 1990

from 77.6% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

6.8%

+2.0 ptssince 1990

from 4.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

18.8 min

−16%since 1990

from 22.3 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Grove, Pennsylvania?

West Grove, Pennsylvania has about 2,652 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Grove, Pennsylvania earns about $56,875 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 $122,000, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in West Grove, Pennsylvania?

About 27.7% 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 8.3% 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 524 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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