West Newton

County:: Westmoreland County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 1.037
State:: Pennsylvania

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.

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

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%

West Newton Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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	$90,714	-
Families	$54,276	$74,730
Households	$47,250	$63,067
Non Families	$22,054	$45,150

$46,250

Average Income

$47,250

Median Household Income

18.56%

Poverty Rate