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West Nanticoke

Pennsylvania · 749 residents · 0.591 sq mi
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West Nanticoke has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,500. Population has grown 35% since 2011. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,500. With a median age of 45.2, 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 45.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
749
+35%vs 2011
vs 555 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,267 / sq mi
+35%vs 2011
vs 939 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+8%vs 2011
vs 42.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
434524614703793201020202024West Nanticoke
2024632
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,304 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,209
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $25,190 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
−8%vs 2011
vs 0.389 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $83,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $695 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−45.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.7% in 2011
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
−8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−1%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(549)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(728)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(39)
Diversity Score
5
+97%vs 2011
vs 3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 23.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.1%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.3%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.0% in 2011
Female
50.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania?

West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania has about 749 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania earns about $46,500 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 $83,500, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania?

About 17.5% 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 6.4% of people in West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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