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West Newton

Pennsylvania · 2,569 residents (2025 est.) · 1.037 sq mi
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West Newton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,961. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,200. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% 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
2,621
−15%since 2000
from 3,083 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,527 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+23%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,569 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024West Newton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,961
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,912 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,090
+108%since 2000
from $16,406 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.5%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−6%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,994)
Black1.1%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(13)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(135)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(2,358)
Black4.5%(119)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(144)
Diversity Score23.2%(608)
Diversity Score
23
+431%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+19%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% 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
10.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2017
from 72.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Newton, Pennsylvania?

West Newton, Pennsylvania has about 2,621 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Newton, Pennsylvania earns about $52,961 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Newton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Newton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $131,200, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in West Newton, Pennsylvania?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Newton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Newton, Pennsylvania?

About 14.5% of people in West Newton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Newton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West Newton, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 531 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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