State
Land Area (mi²)
0.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,000.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.54% (-10)
Growth Since 2010
-4.41% (-85)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
West Homestead, Pennsylvania Population 2021
1,844
West Homestead is a city located in Pennsylvania. With a 2020 population of 1,844, it is the 440th largest city in Pennsylvania and the 7926th largest city in the United States . West Homestead is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -4.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,929 in 2010. West Homestead reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, West Homestead has a population density of 2,000 people per square mile.
The average household income in West Homestead is $67,276 with a poverty rate of 17.28%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $872 per month, and the median house value is $110,200. The median age in West Homestead is 46 years, 38.5 years for males, and 49 years for females.
West Homestead Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Homesteadwas:
- White: 80.42%
- Black or African American: 13.24%
- Two or more races: 6.12%
- Native American: 0.22%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of West Homestead, Pennsylvania is 1,844 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,864.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,929.
West Homestead, Pennsylvania Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,433 | 80.42% |
| Black or African American | 236 | 13.24% |
| Two or More Races | 109 | 6.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.22% |
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West Homestead Population by Race
West Homestead Population Pyramid $2021
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West Homestead Population by Age
West Homestead Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 846 | 2.11 | 73.2 |
| Non Family | 376 | 1.19 | 68.9 |
| Married | 316 | 2.79 | 94.3 |
| Female | 102 | 3.04 | 46.1 |
| Male | 52 | 2.73 | 28.8 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
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West Homestead Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 1.26% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 3.49% |
| High School Graduate | 436 | 32.42% |
| Some College | 279 | 20.74% |
| Associates Degree | 129 | 9.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 320 | 23.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 117 | 8.70% |
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West Homestead Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
West Homestead Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,160 | 1,117 | 361 |
| Black | 144 | 123 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
West Homestead Educational Attainment by Race
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$43,365
Average Earnings
$48,672
Average Male
$41,750
Average Female
West Homestead Earnings by Educational Attainment
West Homestead Language by Age
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West Homestead Language
99.33% of West Homestead residents speak only English, while 0.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.43% of the population.
West Homestead Language
West Homestead Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,408 | 185 | 13.14% |
| Black | 236 | 110 | 46.61% |
| Multiple | 109 | 13 | 11.93% |
17.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.10%
Male Poverty Rate
18.37%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in West Homestead
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Homestead is Black, with 46.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Homestead is Multiple, with 11.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.91%.
West Homestead Poverty
West Homestead Poverty Rate by Education
West Homestead Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
West Homestead Married by Age and Sex
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West Homestead Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
West Homestead Marital Status by Race
West Homestead Marital Status
West Homestead Veterans by War
West Homestead Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87 | 7.04% |
| Black | 43 | 27.39% |
West Homestead Veterans by Race
West Homestead Veterans by Education
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6.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
West Homestead Veterans by Education
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69%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
West Homestead Employment by Age
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West Homestead Employment by Race
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West Homestead Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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91.13%
Born in West Homestead
99.78%
Native Born
0.22%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.78% of West Homestead residents were born in the United States, with 91.13% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
West Homestead Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,844 | -10 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 1,854 | -10 | -0.54% |
| 2019 | 1,864 | -10 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 1,874 | -10 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 1,884 | -16 | -0.84% |
| 2016 | 1,900 | -13 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 1,913 | -16 | -0.83% |
| 2014 | 1,929 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 1,936 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 1,939 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,939 | 12 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 1,927 | 0.00% |