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West Nanticoke

Pennsylvania · 562 residents · 0.591 sq mi
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West Nanticoke has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,153. Population has grown 21% since 2019. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $92,600. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
562
+21%since 2019
from 464 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
951 / sq mi
+21%since 2019
from 785 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
53.4
−6%since 2019
from 57.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
434524614703793201020202024West Nanticoke
2024632
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,153
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $52,788 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,141
−13%since 2019
from $40,331 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 30.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $102,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $658 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 90.1% in 2019
9.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−8%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(446)
Black1.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(44)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(509)
Black1.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino5%(28)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.6%(88)
Diversity Score
16
+66%since 2019
from 9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 23.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 88.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
−23%since 2019
from 23.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 74.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 60.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 41.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.1% in 2019
Female
48.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
Foreign born
12.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania?

West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania has about 562 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania earns about $52,153 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 $92,600, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania?

About 21.0% 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 4.7% of people in West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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