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West Newton

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

West Newton is a borough located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. West Newton has a 2026 population of 2,566. West Newton is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -3.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,661 in 2020.

The median household income in West Newton is $52,961 with a poverty rate of 14.55%. The median age in West Newton is 51.2 years: 42.9 years for males, and 54.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.0 males.

2.6K
Total Population
2,474
Density (mi²)
-16 -0.62%
Growth

West Newton Population

West Newton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,566-16-0.62%
20252,582-16-0.62%
20242,598-10-0.38%
20232,608-13-0.5%
20222,621-26-0.98%
20212,647-14-0.53%
20202,661-4-0.15%
20192,486-16-0.64%
20182,502-16-0.64%
20172,518-25-0.98%
20162,543-23-0.9%
20152,566-18-0.7%
20142,584-21-0.81%
20132,605-12-0.46%
20122,617-17-0.65%
20112,634-16-0.6%
20102,650170.65%
20003,083-69-2.19%
19903,152-235-6.94%
19803,387-261-7.15%
19703,648-334-8.39%
19603,98236310.03%
19503,61985430.89%
19402,765-188-6.37%
19302,95330811.64%
19202,645-235-8.16%
19102,88000%

Median Age

Overall: 51.2 years
Female: 54.1 years
Male: 42.9 years

West Newton Adults

There are 2,216 adults, (786 of whom are seniors) in West Newton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,417 (54.1%)
Male: 1,204 (45.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Newton includes 89.97% White, 4.54% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,35889.97%
Two or more races1445.49%
Black or African American1194.54%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,35889.97%
Two or more races1445.49%
Black or African American1194.54%

West Newton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Newton 's average per capita income is $45,000. Household income levels show a median of $52,961. The poverty rate stands at 14.55%.

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$86,500-
Families$62,083$78,238
Households$52,961$67,168
Non Families$29,911$50,681

$45,000

Average Income

$52,961

Median Household Income

14.55%

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)