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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Homestead

Pennsylvania · 2,493 residents · 0.922 sq mi
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West Homestead has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,298. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $50,200. With a median age of 38.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,493
+13%vs 2000
vs 2,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,704 / sq mi
+13%vs 2000
vs 2,383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.6
−13%vs 2000
vs 44.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024West Homestead
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,298
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,309 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,777
−32%vs 2000
vs $17,327 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.8%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$50,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$367
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $468 in 2000
US average: $450
76.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.7% in 2000
23.4% rent
2.3
+4%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,961)
Black8.6%(189)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(12)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.3%(491)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(2,310)
Black6.6%(165)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0.5%(13)
Diversity Score17.6%(440)
18
−21%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.4%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
+34%vs 2000
vs 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Homestead, Pennsylvania?

West Homestead, Pennsylvania has about 2,493 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Homestead, Pennsylvania earns about $22,298 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Homestead, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Homestead, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $50,200, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in West Homestead, Pennsylvania?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Homestead, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Homestead, Pennsylvania?

About 16.8% of people in West Homestead, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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