West Earl township is located in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. West Earl township has a 2024 population of 8,438. West Earl township is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,538 in 2020.
The average household income in West Earl township is $108,467 with a poverty rate of 2.99%. The median age in West Earl township is 35.4 years: 34.3 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Earl township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,645 | 89.87% |
| Asian | 404 | 4.75% |
| Two or more races | 252 | 2.96% |
| Other race | 200 | 2.35% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,852 | 2.9 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Married | 2,020 | 3.54 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Non Family | 652 | 1.08 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Female | 134 | 2.47 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Male | 46 | 2 | 19.6 | 80.4 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
83.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 373 | 7.17% |
| Associates Degree | 402 | 7.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 865 | 16.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 339 | 6.52% |
| High School Graduate | 1,643 | 31.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 637 | 12.25% |
| Some College | 940 | 18.08% |
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 | 4,623 | 3,710 | 1,134 |
| Asian | 240 | 185 | 58 |
| Hispanic | 220 | 184 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 123 | 0 |
| Other Race | 81 | 47 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 98.4%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,667 | $79,519 | $44,569 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,625 | $0 | $55,000 |
| High School Graduate | $46,381 | $69,327 | $28,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $61,957 | $66,429 | $49,207 |
| Overall | $57,153 | $69,138 | $40,682 |
| Some College | $55,156 | $62,262 | $34,663 |
$57,153
Average Earnings
$69,138
Average Male
$40,682
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.54% of West Earl township residents speak only English, while 20.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 14.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,167 | 201 | 2.8% |
| Other | 200 | 27 | 13.5% |
| Hispanic | 489 | 27 | 5.52% |
| Multiple | 252 | 20 | 7.94% |
2.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.84%
Male Poverty Rate
3.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Earl township is Other, with 13.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Earl township is White, with 2.8% 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 2.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 4.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.86% |
| Some College | 1.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 10.83% |
| Female Employed | 1.26% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,239 | $126,270 |
| Households | $96,214 | $108,467 |
| Married Families | $116,894 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,969 | $48,218 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.1%
Male Marriage Rate
58.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
277
Number of Veterans
261
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 119 |
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 131 |
| 35 to 54 | 64 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 276 | 4.87% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
81.56%
Born in West Earl township
94.31%
Native Born
5.69%
Foreign Born
1.59%
Non Citizen
4.1%
Naturalized
94.31% of West Earl township residents were born in the United States, with 81.56% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,323 | -23 | -0.28% |
| 2028 | 8,346 | -23 | -0.27% |
| 2027 | 8,369 | -23 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 8,392 | -23 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 8,415 | -23 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 8,438 | -23 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 8,461 | -23 | -0.27% |
| 2022 | 8,484 | -36 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 8,520 | -18 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 8,538 | 154 | 1.84% |
| 2019 | 8,384 | -18 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 8,402 | 19 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 8,383 | 109 | 1.32% |
| 2016 | 8,274 | 158 | 1.95% |
| 2015 | 8,116 | 34 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 8,082 | 67 | 0.84% |
| 2013 | 8,015 | 69 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 7,946 | 16 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 7,930 | 46 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 7,884 | 0 | 0% |