West Newton is a borough located in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania. West Newton has a 2024 population of 2,586. West Newton is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -2.82% 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Newton was:
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% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,311 | 2.01 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Non Family | 611 | 1.22 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Married | 424 | 2.5 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Female | 195 | 3.1 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Male | 81 | 2.74 | 28.4 | 71.6 |
2.57
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
62.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 174 | 8.35% |
| Associates Degree | 324 | 15.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 265 | 12.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 172 | 8.25% |
| High School Graduate | 842 | 40.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 1.1% |
| Some College | 285 | 13.67% |
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 | 1,952 | 1,763 | 401 |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 68 | 12 |
| Black | 57 | 57 | 24 |
| Other Race | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0 | 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 black people with a rate of 42.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,667 | $0 | $46,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,393 | $101,375 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,198 | $36,538 | $30,703 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,250 | $54,219 | $36,938 |
| Some College | $52,500 | $60,263 | $35,938 |
$46,250
Average Earnings
$54,219
Average Male
$36,938
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.11% of West Newton residents speak only English, while 2.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,317 | 410 | 17.7% |
| Black | 190 | 57 | 30% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 21 | 100% |
| Multiple | 115 | 13 | 11.3% |
| Other | 8 | 8 | 100% |
18.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.94%
Male Poverty Rate
18.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Newton is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Newton is Multiple, with 11.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.42% |
| High School | 16.03% |
| Some College | 13.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.56% |
| Female Employed | 5.03% |
| Male Employed | 1.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,276 | $74,730 |
| Households | $47,250 | $63,067 |
| Married Families | $90,714 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,054 | $45,150 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.5%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
201
Number of Veterans
195
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 160 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 129 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 201 | 9.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
87.91%
Born in West Newton
99.51%
Native Born
0.49%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
99.51% of West Newton residents were born in the United States, with 87.91% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,493 | -18 | -0.72% |
| 2028 | 2,511 | -19 | -0.75% |
| 2027 | 2,530 | -19 | -0.75% |
| 2026 | 2,549 | -18 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 2,567 | -19 | -0.73% |
| 2024 | 2,586 | -19 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 2,605 | -16 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 2,621 | -25 | -0.94% |
| 2021 | 2,646 | -15 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 2,661 | 175 | 7.04% |
| 2019 | 2,486 | -16 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 2,502 | -16 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 2,518 | -25 | -0.98% |
| 2016 | 2,543 | -23 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 2,566 | -18 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 2,584 | -21 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 2,605 | -12 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 2,617 | -17 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 2,634 | -16 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 2,650 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,083 | -69 | -2.19% |
| 1990 | 3,152 | -235 | -6.94% |
| 1980 | 3,387 | -261 | -7.15% |
| 1970 | 3,648 | -334 | -8.39% |
| 1960 | 3,982 | 363 | 10.03% |
| 1950 | 3,619 | 854 | 30.89% |
| 1940 | 2,765 | -188 | -6.37% |
| 1930 | 2,953 | 308 | 11.64% |
| 1920 | 2,645 | -235 | -8.16% |
| 1910 | 2,880 | 387 | 15.52% |