West Newton

County:: Westmoreland County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 1.037
State:: Pennsylvania

West Newton is a borough located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. West Newton has a 2025 population of 2,567. West Newton is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -3.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,661 in 2020.

The average household income in West Newton is $63,067 with a poverty rate of 18.56%. The median age in West Newton is 50 years: 42.8 years for males, and 53.1 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Newton includes 88.1% White, 7.22% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	2,317	88.1%
Black or African American	190	7.22%
Two or more races	115	4.37%
Other race	8	0.3%
Native American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West Newton Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Newton's average per capita income is $46,250. Household income levels show a median of $47,250. The poverty rate stands at 18.56%.

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	$90,714	-
Families	$54,276	$74,730
Households	$47,250	$63,067
Non Families	$22,054	$45,150

$46,250

Average Income

$47,250

Median Household Income

18.56%

Poverty Rate