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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 2025 population of 2,582 . West Newton is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -2.97% 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. For every 100 females there are 90.7 males.

2.6K
Total Population
2,489
Density (mi²)
-16 -0.62%
Growth

West Newton Population

West Newton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

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

White (88.1%)

Black or African American (7.22%)

Two or more races (4.37%)

Other race (0.3%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,31788.1%
Black or African American1907.22%
Two or more races1154.37%
Other race80.3%

West Newton Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

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

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)