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West Norriton township

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
5.89
State:
Pennsylvania

West Norriton township is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. West Norriton township has a 2026 population of 16,229. West Norriton township is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually but its population has increased by 0.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,219 in 2020.

The median household income in West Norriton township is $94,666 with a poverty rate of 4.97%. The median age in West Norriton township is 44.4 years: 42.3 years for males, and 46.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.3 males.

16.2K
Total Population
2,755
Density (mi²)
-61 -0.37%
Growth

West Norriton township Population

West Norriton township Population

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202616,229-61-0.37%
202516,290-61-0.37%
202416,351320.2%
202316,319-3-0.02%
202216,322-41-0.25%
202116,3631440.89%
202016,219110.07%
201915,598-36-0.23%
201815,634-29-0.19%
201715,663-26-0.17%
201615,689-11-0.07%
201515,700-53-0.34%
201415,753140.09%
201315,739210.13%
201215,718190.12%
201115,699360.23%
201015,652130.08%

Median Age

Overall: 44.4 years
Female: 46.7 years
Male: 42.3 years

West Norriton township Adults

There are 14,375 adults, (3,383 of whom are seniors) in West Norriton township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 8,400 (51.5%)
Male: 7,924 (48.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Norriton township includes 74.86% White, 11.65% Black or African American, 5.15% Asian, 3.34% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White12,22074.86%
Black or African American1,90111.65%
Asian8415.15%
Two or more races7664.69%
Other race5463.34%
Native American500.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race5113.13%
Two or more races3752.3%
White1721.05%
Native American390.24%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White12,04873.81%
Black or African American1,90111.65%
Asian8415.15%
Two or more races3912.4%
Other race350.21%
Native American110.07%

West Norriton township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Norriton township's average per capita income is $68,834. Household income levels show a median of $94,666. The poverty rate stands at 4.97%.

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$140,014-
Families$119,451$128,538
Households$94,666$112,928
Non Families$69,332$92,518

$68,834

Average Income

$94,666

Median Household Income

4.97%

Poverty Rate

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)