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West Newton

Pennsylvania · 2,633 residents · 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 $31,711. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,700. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
2,633
−15%since 2000
from 3,083 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,539 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.5
+12%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024West Newton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,711
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,912 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,261
+17%since 2000
from $16,406 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+7%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,522)
Black1.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(24)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0.6%(16)
Diversity Score8.5%(225)
Diversity Score
9
+96%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
−12%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Newton, Pennsylvania?

West Newton, Pennsylvania has about 2,633 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Newton, Pennsylvania earns about $31,711 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 $88,700, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in West Newton, Pennsylvania?

About 12.3% 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 17.2% 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 519 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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