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West Nanticoke

Pennsylvania · 632 residents · 0.591 sq mi
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West Nanticoke has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,731. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $112,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% 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
632
+9%since 2023
from 582 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,069 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 985 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+7%since 2023
from 43.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
434524614703793201020202024West Nanticoke
2024632
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,731
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $75,380 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,888
+14%since 2023
from $33,365 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
+2%since 2023
from 0.320 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $114,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,020
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $956 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 84.5% in 2023
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−10%since 2023
from 1.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(429)
Black4.8%(28)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(123)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score51.2%(298)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(463)
Black6.2%(39)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(128)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score52.3%(331)
Diversity Score
52
+2%since 2023
from 51 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
−1%since 2023
from 27.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
Female
47.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
Foreign born
7.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 79.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania?

West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania has about 632 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania earns about $81,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $112,000, and the typical rent is about $1,020 a month.

How educated are people in West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania?

About 8.9% of people in West Nanticoke, 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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