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West Grove

Pennsylvania · 2,770 residents · 0.651 sq mi
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West Grove has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,765. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,600. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,770
+4%since 2000
from 2,652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,255 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4,074 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
+6%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024West Grove
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,765
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,896
+50%since 2000
from $19,967 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,120
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $679 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+49%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(1,323)
Black4%(111)
Hispanic / Latino44.1%(1,221)
Asian1.2%(32)
Other2.7%(76)
Diversity Score71.6%(1,984)
Diversity Score
72
+40%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 79.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
24.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.8%
−52.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Grove, Pennsylvania?

West Grove, Pennsylvania has about 2,770 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Grove, Pennsylvania earns about $71,765 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 $229,600, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in West Grove, Pennsylvania?

About 26.5% 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 2.4% 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 642 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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