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West Falls

County:
Luzerne County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.075
State:
Pennsylvania

West Falls is a CDP located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. West Falls has a 2025 population of 289 . West Falls is currently declining at a rate of -2.36% annually and its population has decreased by -20.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 363 in 2020.

The average household income in West Falls is $81,411 with a poverty rate of 7.1%. The median age in West Falls is 56.7 years: 53.8 years for males, and 57.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 78.7 males.

289
Total Population
269
Density (mi²)
-7 -2.36%
Growth

West Falls Population

West Falls Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Falls includes 97.73% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (97.73%)

Two or more races (1.42%)

Black or African American (0.57%)

Native American (0.28%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White34497.73%
Two or more races51.42%
Black or African American20.57%
Native American10.28%

West Falls Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Falls' average per capita income is $50,938. Household income levels show a median of $60,750. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$81,875-
Families$80,625$108,747
Households$60,750$81,411
Non Families-$36,471

$50,938

Average Income

$60,750

Median Household Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)