West Homestead, Pennsylvania Population 2022
West Homestead is a city located in Pennsylvania. West Homestead has a 2020 population of 1,834. West Homestead is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -4.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,927 in 2010.
The average household income in West Homestead is $67,276 with a poverty rate of 17.76%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,020 per month, and the median house value is $113,000. 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: 75.82%
- Black or African American: 12.67%
- Two or more races: 11.29%
- Native American: 0.22%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,370 | 75.82% |
| Black or African American | 229 | 12.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.22% |
| Two or More Races | 204 | 11.29% |
West Homestead Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 869 | 2.08 | 73.8 |
| Married | 334 | 2.76 | 88.6 |
| Male | 49 | 2.57 | 18.4 |
| Female | 122 | 2.62 | 67.2 |
| Non Family | 364 | 1.21 | 69.8 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 1.38% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 2.54% |
| High School Graduate | 455 | 32.99% |
| Some College | 264 | 19.14% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 10.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 334 | 24.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 131 | 9.50% |
West Homestead Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Black | 129 | 107 | 48 |
| White | 1,146 | 1,114 | 396 |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 100 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 35 |
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 Language by Age
West Homestead Language
94.48% of West Homestead residents speak only English, while 5.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.70% of the population.
West Homestead Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 229 | 121 | 52.84% |
| Multiple | 204 | 28 | 13.73% |
| White | 1,370 | 172 | 12.55% |
| Other | NaN% |
17.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.65%
Male Poverty Rate
17.86%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in West Homestead
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Homestead is Black, with 52.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Homestead is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.76%.
West Homestead Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
West Homestead Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97 | 8.13% |
| Black | 36 | 23.08% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 3.25% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 8.51% |
West Homestead Veterans by Education
4.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
89.37%
Born in West Homestead
96.85%
Native Born
3.15%
Foreign Born
0.77%
Non Citizen
2.38%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.85% of West Homestead residents were born in the United States, with 89.37% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,927 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,939 | 12 | 0.62% |
| 2012 | 1,939 | 0.00% | |
| 2013 | 1,936 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 1,929 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 1,913 | -16 | -0.83% |
| 2016 | 1,900 | -13 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 1,884 | -16 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 1,874 | -10 | -0.53% |
| 2019 | 1,864 | -10 | -0.53% |
| 2020 | 1,854 | -10 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 1,844 | -10 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 1,834 | -10 | -0.54% |