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West Sunbury

Pennsylvania · 182 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 $39,861. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
182
+75%since 2000
from 104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,655 / sq mi
+75%since 2000
from 945 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
−3%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
901331772202641990201020202024West Sunbury
2024197
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,861
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,103
+67%since 2000
from $12,643 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$864
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
56.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(175)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score4.8%(9)
Diversity Score
5
+3%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+1%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania?

West Sunbury, Pennsylvania has about 182 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania earns about $39,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Sunbury, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Sunbury, Pennsylvania, the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania?

About 8.9% 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 7.0% 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 22 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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