West Newton is a borough located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. West Newton has a 2025 population of 2,567. West Newton is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -3.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,661 in 2020.
The average household income in West Newton is $63,067 with a poverty rate of 18.56%.The median age in West Newton is 50 years: 42.8 years for males, and 53.1 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of West Newton includes 88.1% White, 7.22% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 2,317 | 88.1% |
Black or African American | 190 | 7.22% |
Two or more races | 115 | 4.37% |
Other race | 8 | 0.3% |
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Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
West Newton's average per capita income is $46,250. Household income levels show a median of $47,250. The poverty rate stands at 18.56%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $90,714 | - |
Families | $54,276 | $74,730 |
Households | $47,250 | $63,067 |
Non Families | $22,054 | $45,150 |
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