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West Mayfield

Pennsylvania · 1,163 residents (2025 est.) · 0.795 sq mi
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West Mayfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,731. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,800. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,332
+12%since 2000
from 1,187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,675 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+3%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,163 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024West Mayfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,731
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,324 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,036
+82%since 2000
from $17,609 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+22%since 2010
from 0.316 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$968
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+33%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,151)
Black2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(74)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(54)
Diversity Score10.4%(139)
Diversity Score
10
+68%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.0%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2017
from 81.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Mayfield, Pennsylvania?

West Mayfield, Pennsylvania has about 1,332 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Mayfield, Pennsylvania earns about $54,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Mayfield, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Mayfield, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $136,800, and the typical rent is about $968 a month.

How educated are people in West Mayfield, Pennsylvania?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in West Mayfield, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Mayfield, Pennsylvania?

About 7.6% of people in West Mayfield, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Mayfield, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West Mayfield, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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