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West Pittsburg

Pennsylvania · 909 residents · 1.003 sq mi
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West Pittsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,510. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $106,900. Households here earn about 43% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
909
−4%since 2023
from 949 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
906 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 946 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
−7%since 2023
from 46.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
652734816898980201020202024West Pittsburg
2024909
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,510
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $41,841 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,549
+25%since 2023
from $30,100 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
+16%since 2023
from 0.411 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$797
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $769 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−1%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(931)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(14)
Diversity Score4.7%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(888)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(18)
Diversity Score5.7%(51)
Diversity Score
6
+21%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
−4%since 2023
from 23.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 76.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.8% 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
12.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
Female
54.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 78.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania?

West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania has about 909 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $44,510 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $106,900, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 10.9% of people in West Pittsburg, 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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