West Manchester township is located in York County Pennsylvania. West Manchester township has a 2024 population of 19,235. West Manchester township is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually and its population has increased by 0.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,201 in 2020.
The average household income in West Manchester township is $96,078 with a poverty rate of 5.94%. The median age in West Manchester township is 45.7 years: 43.7 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Manchester township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,819 | 82.47% |
| Black or African American | 983 | 5.12% |
| Two or more races | 968 | 5.05% |
| Asian | 834 | 4.35% |
| Other race | 533 | 2.78% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,776 | 2.41 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Married | 4,393 | 3.02 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Non Family | 2,552 | 1.13 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Female | 643 | 3.1 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Male | 188 | 3.37 | 75 | 25 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
69.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 952 | 6.73% |
| Associates Degree | 1,664 | 11.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,895 | 13.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,457 | 10.3% |
| High School Graduate | 5,374 | 37.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 290 | 2.05% |
| Some College | 2,513 | 17.77% |
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 | 11,401 | 10,599 | 2,904 |
| Hispanic | 1,301 | 1,015 | 32 |
| Black | 714 | 693 | 174 |
| Asian | 552 | 436 | 195 |
| 2+ Races | 448 | 375 | 47 |
| Other Race | 316 | 290 | 0 |
| Native American | 45 | 45 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 44.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,894 | $90,991 | $46,767 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,816 | $92,000 | $77,581 |
| High School Graduate | $44,502 | $54,716 | $34,421 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,435 | $34,129 | $27,891 |
| Overall | $51,492 | $60,273 | $41,159 |
| Some College | $48,239 | $59,599 | $36,606 |
$51,492
Average Earnings
$60,273
Average Male
$41,159
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.79% of West Manchester township residents speak only English, while 14.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,509 | 955 | 6.58% |
| Hispanic | 2,012 | 95 | 4.72% |
| Black | 983 | 45 | 4.58% |
| Other | 529 | 41 | 7.75% |
| Multiple | 968 | 17 | 1.76% |
| Asian | 834 | 6 | 0.72% |
5.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.78%
Male Poverty Rate
7.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Manchester township is Other, with 7.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Manchester township is Asian, with 0.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.47% |
| High School | 6.89% |
| Some College | 4.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.03% |
| Female Employed | 2.34% |
| Male Employed | 0.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,377 | $116,029 |
| Households | $73,505 | $96,078 |
| Married Families | $114,729 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,543 | $51,047 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.2%
Male Marriage Rate
54.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,294
Number of Veterans
1,231
Male Veterans
63
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 388 |
| First Gulf War | 281 |
| Second Gulf War | 177 |
| Korea | 102 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 387 |
| 55 to 64 | 321 |
| 65 to 74 | 268 |
| 35 to 54 | 251 |
| 18 to 34 | 67 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,227 | 9.19% |
| Black | 67 | 9.14% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 1.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
1.5%
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
66%
Born in West Manchester township
94.61%
Native Born
5.39%
Foreign Born
1.99%
Non Citizen
3.4%
Naturalized
94.61% of West Manchester township residents were born in the United States, with 66% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.99% 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 | 19,375 | 28 | 0.14% |
| 2028 | 19,347 | 28 | 0.14% |
| 2027 | 19,319 | 28 | 0.15% |
| 2026 | 19,291 | 28 | 0.15% |
| 2025 | 19,263 | 28 | 0.15% |
| 2024 | 19,235 | 28 | 0.15% |
| 2023 | 19,207 | 28 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 19,179 | -22 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 19,201 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 19,201 | 429 | 2.29% |
| 2019 | 18,772 | -42 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 18,814 | 54 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 18,760 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 18,757 | 30 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 18,727 | -16 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 18,743 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 18,740 | -4 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 18,744 | -21 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 18,765 | -50 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 18,815 | 0 | 0% |