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West Leechburg

Pennsylvania · 1,294 residents · 0.985 sq mi
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West Leechburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,423. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $109,800. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,294
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,314 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+5%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024West Leechburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,423
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,091
+9%since 2000
from $20,192 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+2%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,263)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(42)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,264)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score5.3%(68)
Diversity Score
5
+60%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+73%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.2%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Leechburg, Pennsylvania?

West Leechburg, Pennsylvania has about 1,294 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Leechburg, Pennsylvania earns about $49,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Leechburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Leechburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $109,800, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in West Leechburg, Pennsylvania?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Leechburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Leechburg, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% of people in West Leechburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Leechburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West Leechburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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