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West Grove

Pennsylvania · 2,854 residents · 0.651 sq mi
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West Grove is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,988. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $198,200. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,854
+8%since 2000
from 2,652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,384 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 4,074 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.5
−2%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024West Grove
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,988
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,463
+28%since 2000
from $19,967 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,132
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $679 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+44%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(1,619)
Black5.7%(164)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(1,005)
Asian0.8%(23)
Other1.9%(53)
Diversity Score69.2%(1,975)
Diversity Score
69
+35%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
20.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Grove, Pennsylvania?

West Grove, Pennsylvania has about 2,854 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Grove, Pennsylvania earns about $63,988 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 $198,200, and the typical rent is about $1,132 a month.

How educated are people in West Grove, Pennsylvania?

About 26.0% 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 10.2% 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 726 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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