State
Land Area
0.9 sq mi
Density
2,007.8/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.80%
Growth Since 2010
-4.04%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
West Homestead is a city located in Pennsylvania. With a 2020 population of 1,851, it is the 442nd largest city in Pennsylvania and the 7915th largest city in the United States. West Homestead is currently declining at a rate of -0.80% annually and its population has decreased by -4.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,929 in 2010. West Homestead reached it's highest population of 1,945 in 2011. Spanning over 1 miles, West Homestead has a population density of 2,008 people per square mile.
The average household income in West Homestead is $65,883 with a poverty rate of 16.12%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $867 per month, and the median house value is $109,300. The median age in West Homestead is 46.8 years, 41.8 years for males, and 49.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.8 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Homestead was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,479 | 83.18% |
| Black or African American | 214 | 12.04% |
| Two or More Races | 78 | 4.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.39% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 833 | 2.13 | 74.8 |
| Non Family | 361 | 1.14 | 67.6 |
| Married | 328 | 2.83 | 94.8 |
| Female | 94 | 2.97 | 54.3 |
| Male | 50 | 3.18 | 34 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 1.12% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 3.14% |
| High School Graduate | 448 | 33.46% |
| Some College | 315 | 23.53% |
| Associates Degree | 122 | 9.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 268 | 20.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 129 | 9.63% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,178 | 1,138 | 346 |
| Black | 128 | 111 | 38 |
| Multiple Races | 21 | 21 | 13 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 |
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 multiple races people with a rate of 61.90%.
98.90% of West Homestead residents speak only English, while 1.10% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.10% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,458 | 185 | 12.69% |
| Black | 210 | 90 | 42.86% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 78 | 4 | 5.13% |
16.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.87%
Male Poverty Rate
20.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Homestead is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Homestead is Multiple, with 5.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.97%.
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 7.74% |
| Black | 41 | 27.15% |
5.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
99.78%
Native Born
0.22%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
99.78% of West Homestead residents were born in the United States, with 89.54% 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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,851 | -15 | -0.80% |
| 2019 | 1,866 | -15 | -0.80% |
| 2018 | 1,881 | -10 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 1,891 | -15 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 1,906 | -13 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 1,919 | -16 | -0.83% |
| 2014 | 1,935 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 1,942 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 1,945 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,945 | 12 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 1,933 | 0.00% |