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West Sunbury

Pennsylvania · 192 residents · 0.11 sq mi
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West Sunbury has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,673. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $108,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
192
+85%since 2000
from 104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,745 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 945 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
−5%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
901331772202641990201020202024West Sunbury
2024197
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,673
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,691
−8%since 2000
from $12,643 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.296
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services16.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration16.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−35.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
−10%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(184)
Black2.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.7%(15)
Diversity Score
8
+63%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−23%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% 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
6.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
4.2%
−53.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.9%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania?

West Sunbury, Pennsylvania has about 192 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania earns about $35,673 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Sunbury, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Sunbury, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $108,300, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania?

About 13.8% of people in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Sunbury, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West Sunbury, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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