West Mifflin is a borough located in Allegheny County Pennsylvania. West Mifflin has a 2024 population of 18,699. West Mifflin is currently declining at a rate of -1.15% annually and its population has decreased by -4.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,565 in 2020.
The average household income in West Mifflin is $77,753 with a poverty rate of 13.29%. The median age in West Mifflin is 45.2 years: 42 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Mifflin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,449 | 84.33% |
| Black or African American | 2,066 | 10.59% |
| Two or more races | 684 | 3.51% |
| Asian | 281 | 1.44% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,300 | 2.34 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Non Family | 3,627 | 1.22 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Married | 3,480 | 3.12 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Female | 750 | 3.52 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Male | 443 | 3.41 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
79.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 640 | 4.51% |
| Associates Degree | 1,905 | 13.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,071 | 14.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,128 | 7.95% |
| High School Graduate | 5,281 | 37.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 167 | 1.18% |
| Some College | 2,993 | 21.1% |
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 | 12,437 | 11,882 | 2,925 |
| Black | 1,287 | 1,111 | 177 |
| 2+ Races | 210 | 176 | 46 |
| Asian | 187 | 151 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 87 | 72 | 4 |
| Other Race | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,688 | $71,488 | $56,213 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,155 | $80,417 | $52,430 |
| High School Graduate | $40,298 | $45,983 | $29,052 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,217 | $19,293 | $8,344 |
| Overall | $46,950 | $50,907 | $43,250 |
| Some College | $45,980 | $51,865 | $41,328 |
$46,950
Average Earnings
$50,907
Average Male
$43,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.63% of West Mifflin residents speak only English, while 5.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,236 | 1,380 | 8.5% |
| Black | 2,057 | 1,030 | 50.07% |
| Hispanic | 340 | 237 | 69.71% |
| Multiple | 684 | 136 | 19.88% |
| Other | 25 | 21 | 84% |
| Asian | 281 | 4 | 1.42% |
13.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.62%
Male Poverty Rate
13.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Mifflin is Other, with 84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Mifflin is Asian, with 1.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.17% |
| High School | 11.62% |
| Some College | 7.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 58.25% |
| Female Employed | 5.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.33% |
| Male Employed | 3.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,583 | $96,501 |
| Households | $64,314 | $77,753 |
| Married Families | $94,844 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,364 | $49,500 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
1,124
Number of Veterans
1,003
Male Veterans
121
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 364 |
| Second Gulf War | 189 |
| First Gulf War | 63 |
| Korea | 45 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 298 |
| 65 to 74 | 297 |
| 75+ | 246 |
| 35 to 54 | 193 |
| 18 to 34 | 90 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 953 | 7.07% |
| Black | 154 | 10.27% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 5.88% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 15.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
8.9%
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
88.5%
Born in West Mifflin
98.67%
Native Born
1.33%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
0.92%
Naturalized
98.67% of West Mifflin residents were born in the United States, with 88.5% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,618 | -216 | -1.21% |
| 2028 | 17,834 | -216 | -1.2% |
| 2027 | 18,050 | -217 | -1.19% |
| 2026 | 18,267 | -216 | -1.17% |
| 2025 | 18,483 | -216 | -1.16% |
| 2024 | 18,699 | -217 | -1.15% |
| 2023 | 18,916 | -216 | -1.13% |
| 2022 | 19,132 | -247 | -1.27% |
| 2021 | 19,379 | -186 | -0.95% |
| 2020 | 19,565 | -137 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 19,702 | 14 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 19,688 | -113 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 19,801 | -149 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 19,950 | -118 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 20,068 | -149 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 20,217 | -77 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 20,294 | -22 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 20,316 | -7 | -0.03% |
| 2011 | 20,323 | 14 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 20,309 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 22,464 | -1,180 | -4.99% |
| 1990 | 23,644 | -2,678 | -10.17% |
| 1980 | 26,322 | -1,748 | -6.23% |
| 1970 | 28,070 | 781 | 2.86% |
| 1960 | 27,289 | 9,304 | 51.73% |
| 1950 | 17,985 | 367 | 2.08% |