West Lawn is a CDP located in Berks County Pennsylvania. West Lawn has a 2024 population of 1,442. West Lawn is currently declining at a rate of -1.37% annually and its population has decreased by -6.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,547 in 2020.
The average household income in West Lawn is $77,001 with a poverty rate of 6.14%. The median age in West Lawn is 34.9 years: 34.6 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Lawn was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 785 | 53% |
| Two or more races | 317 | 21.4% |
| Other race | 190 | 12.83% |
| Black or African American | 178 | 12.02% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 573 | 2.58 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Non Family | 245 | 1.57 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
| Married | 231 | 3.2 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Female | 89 | 3.83 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Male | 8 | 2.13 | 100 | 0 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
53.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 2.31% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 5.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 146 | 13.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 127 | 11.76% |
| High School Graduate | 497 | 46.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 1.67% |
| Some College | 209 | 19.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 654 | 611 | 182 |
| Hispanic | 217 | 217 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 177 | 177 | 9 |
| Black | 127 | 127 | 37 |
| Other Race | 102 | 102 | 34 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,816 | $0 | $34,853 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,375 | $54,122 | $67,031 |
| High School Graduate | $23,408 | $23,776 | $19,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,319 | $43,256 | $36,484 |
| Some College | $49,438 | $52,708 | $47,656 |
$37,319
Average Earnings
$43,256
Average Male
$36,484
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.24% of West Lawn residents speak only English, while 18.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 776 | 62 | 7.99% |
| Multiple | 317 | 22 | 6.94% |
| Black | 178 | 7 | 3.93% |
6.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.32%
Male Poverty Rate
7.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Lawn is White, with 7.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Lawn is Black, with 3.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 6.84% |
| Some College | 6.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44% |
| Female Employed | 6.6% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,348 | $91,195 |
| Households | $65,750 | $77,001 |
| Married Families | $111,354 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,348 | $47,722 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
73
Number of Veterans
73
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| Vietnam | 36 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 10.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.7%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.99%
Born in West Lawn
93.72%
Native Born
6.28%
Foreign Born
2.5%
Non Citizen
3.78%
Naturalized
93.72% of West Lawn residents were born in the United States, with 67.99% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,442 | -20 | -1.37% |
| 2023 | 1,462 | -19 | -1.28% |
| 2022 | 1,481 | -111 | -6.97% |
| 2021 | 1,592 | 45 | 2.91% |
| 2020 | 1,547 | -20 | -1.28% |
| 2019 | 1,567 | -152 | -8.84% |
| 2018 | 1,719 | -54 | -3.05% |
| 2017 | 1,773 | -23 | -1.28% |
| 2016 | 1,796 | 6 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 1,790 | 118 | 7.06% |
| 2014 | 1,672 | 82 | 5.16% |
| 2013 | 1,590 | 70 | 4.61% |
| 2012 | 1,520 | 133 | 9.59% |
| 2011 | 1,387 | -328 | -19.13% |
| 2010 | 1,715 | 0 | 0% |