West Donegal township is located in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. West Donegal township has a 2024 population of 9,183. West Donegal township is currently growing at a rate of 0.88% annually and its population has increased by 2.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,955 in 2020.
The average household income in West Donegal township is $105,799 with a poverty rate of 6.41%. The median age in West Donegal township is 56.1 years: 49.5 years for males, and 63.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Donegal township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,442 | 93.71% |
| Two or more races | 219 | 2.43% |
| Other race | 163 | 1.81% |
| Black or African American | 143 | 1.59% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,549 | 2.31 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Married | 2,239 | 2.89 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Non Family | 1,161 | 1.08 | 25.7 | 74.3 |
| Female | 100 | 3 | 88 | 12 |
| Male | 49 | 3.16 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
66.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 194 | 2.76% |
| Associates Degree | 467 | 6.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,237 | 17.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,034 | 14.71% |
| High School Graduate | 2,730 | 38.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73 | 1.04% |
| Some College | 1,295 | 18.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,663 | 6,423 | 2,141 |
| Hispanic | 191 | 188 | 76 |
| 2+ Races | 171 | 171 | 26 |
| Other Race | 94 | 91 | 74 |
| Asian | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 78.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,450 | $124,808 | $76,979 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,292 | $101,250 | $75,469 |
| High School Graduate | $44,922 | $58,116 | $29,479 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,040 | $79,677 | $44,151 |
| Some College | $53,340 | $92,442 | $43,382 |
$59,040
Average Earnings
$79,677
Average Male
$44,151
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.77% of West Donegal township residents speak only English, while 2.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,495 | 523 | 6.98% |
| Black | 134 | 2 | 1.49% |
6.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.27%
Male Poverty Rate
10.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Donegal township is White, with 6.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Donegal township is Black, with 1.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.15% |
| Some College | 10.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.04% |
| Female Employed | 1.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,833 | $134,002 |
| Households | $80,823 | $105,799 |
| Married Families | $119,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,196 | $46,028 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.3%
Male Marriage Rate
58.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
622
Number of Veterans
611
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 179 |
| Korea | 88 |
| First Gulf War | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 57 |
| World War II | 36 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 354 |
| 55 to 64 | 106 |
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 35 to 54 | 72 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 609 | 8.51% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 6.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.1%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.34%
Born in West Donegal township
98.53%
Native Born
1.47%
Foreign Born
0.49%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
98.53% of West Donegal township residents were born in the United States, with 79.34% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,583 | 80 | 0.84% |
| 2028 | 9,503 | 80 | 0.85% |
| 2027 | 9,423 | 80 | 0.86% |
| 2026 | 9,343 | 80 | 0.86% |
| 2025 | 9,263 | 80 | 0.87% |
| 2024 | 9,183 | 80 | 0.88% |
| 2023 | 9,103 | 80 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 9,023 | 6 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 9,017 | 62 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 8,955 | -105 | -1.16% |
| 2019 | 9,060 | 107 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 8,953 | 227 | 2.6% |
| 2017 | 8,726 | 44 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 8,682 | 36 | 0.42% |
| 2015 | 8,646 | 24 | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 8,622 | 143 | 1.69% |
| 2013 | 8,479 | 79 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 8,400 | 107 | 1.29% |
| 2011 | 8,293 | 32 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 8,261 | 0 | 0% |