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West Pittston

County:
Luzerne County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.82
State:
Pennsylvania

West Pittston is a borough located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. West Pittston has a 2026 population of 4,726. West Pittston is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 1.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,645 in 2020.

The median household income in West Pittston is $63,706 with a poverty rate of 13.36%. The median age in West Pittston is 41.9 years: 42.3 years for males, and 41.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.4 males.

4.7K
Total Population
5,766
Density (mi²)
14 0.3%
Growth

West Pittston Population

West Pittston Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,726140.3%
20254,712130.28%
20244,699270.58%
20234,672220.47%
20224,650-1-0.02%
20214,65160.13%
20204,645-7-0.15%
20194,763-18-0.38%
20184,781-7-0.15%
20174,78810.02%
20164,787-22-0.46%
20154,809-22-0.46%
20144,831-15-0.31%
20134,846-27-0.55%
20124,873-15-0.31%
20114,888-12-0.24%
20104,900320.66%
20005,072-518-9.27%
19905,590-390-6.52%
19805,980-1,094-15.47%
19707,074761.09%
19606,998-232-3.21%
19507,230-713-8.98%
19407,94330.04%
19307,94097213.95%
19206,9681201.75%
19106,8481,00217.14%
19005,8461,94049.67%
18903,9061,36253.54%
18802,54400%

Median Age

Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 41.7 years
Male: 42.3 years

West Pittston Adults

There are 3,739 adults, (1,030 of whom are seniors) in West Pittston.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,538 (54.2%)
Male: 2,141 (45.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Pittston includes 94.66% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,42994.66%
Two or more races1352.89%
Black or African American551.18%
Other race400.85%
Asian110.24%
Native American90.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races741.58%
White450.96%
Other race400.85%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,38493.7%
Two or more races611.3%
Black or African American551.18%
Asian110.24%
Native American90.19%

West Pittston Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Pittston 's average per capita income is $50,444. Household income levels show a median of $63,706. The poverty rate stands at 13.36%.

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$103,393-
Families$85,568$104,133
Households$63,706$83,026
Non Families$29,063$47,335

$50,444

Average Income

$63,706

Median Household Income

13.36%

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)