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West Pittsburg

Pennsylvania · 734 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 $36,515. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,600. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
734
+8%since 2019
from 679 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
732 / sq mi
+8%since 2019
from 677 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
54.8
−3%since 2019
from 56.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
652734816898980201020202024West Pittsburg
2024909
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,515
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,667 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,999
−9%since 2019
from $25,398 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 21.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $74,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $548 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 76.3% in 2019
26.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+9%since 2019
from 1.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(650)
Black2.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(7)
Diversity Score10.3%(70)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(696)
Black1.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1%(7)
Diversity Score7.9%(58)
Diversity Score
8
−24%since 2019
from 10 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 92.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
−1%since 2019
from 20.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 90.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2019
from 30.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 46.1% in 2019
Female
53.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 53.9% in 2019
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania?

West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania has about 734 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $36,515 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 $70,600, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 14.2% 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 21.0% 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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