West Norriton township is located in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. West Norriton township has a 2024 population of 16,210. West Norriton township is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually but its population has increased by 0.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,169 in 2020.
The average household income in West Norriton township is $108,544 with a poverty rate of 8.88%. The median age in West Norriton township is 46 years: 41.6 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Norriton township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,484 | 77.19% |
| Black or African American | 1,955 | 12.09% |
| Asian | 881 | 5.45% |
| Two or more races | 610 | 3.77% |
| Other race | 180 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 64 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,121 | 1.97 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Non Family | 4,186 | 1.2 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Married | 3,073 | 2.84 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Female | 699 | 2.47 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Male | 163 | 2.92 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
2.73
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
66.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 469 | 3.45% |
| Associates Degree | 949 | 6.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,042 | 29.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,870 | 13.75% |
| High School Graduate | 3,720 | 27.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 403 | 2.96% |
| Some College | 2,151 | 15.81% |
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 | 10,120 | 9,654 | 4,358 |
| Black | 1,662 | 1,527 | 489 |
| Hispanic | 845 | 598 | 232 |
| Asian | 755 | 730 | 668 |
| 2+ Races | 429 | 429 | 271 |
| Other Race | 163 | 144 | 58 |
| Native American | 50 | 50 | 14 |
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 asian people with a rate of 88.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,806 | $91,862 | $50,911 |
| Graduate Degree | $107,520 | $131,659 | $81,346 |
| High School Graduate | $55,804 | $63,848 | $39,451 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,301 | $32,656 | $74,348 |
| Overall | $62,854 | $72,151 | $50,531 |
| Some College | $44,167 | $45,023 | $42,250 |
$62,854
Average Earnings
$72,151
Average Male
$50,531
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.37% of West Norriton township residents speak only English, while 14.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,597 | 584 | 5.04% |
| Hispanic | 1,291 | 411 | 31.84% |
| Black | 1,862 | 333 | 17.88% |
| Multiple | 607 | 93 | 15.32% |
8.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.61%
Male Poverty Rate
10.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Norriton township is Hispanic, with 31.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Norriton township is White, with 5.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.52% |
| Some College | 8.31% |
| High School | 6.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 6.97% |
| Female Employed | 5.25% |
| Male Employed | 2.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,136 | $127,180 |
| Households | $85,863 | $108,544 |
| Married Families | $130,634 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,036 | $86,710 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
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
781
Number of Veterans
736
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 269 |
| Second Gulf War | 113 |
| First Gulf War | 75 |
| Korea | 44 |
| World War II | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 277 |
| 65 to 74 | 213 |
| 55 to 64 | 124 |
| 35 to 54 | 100 |
| 18 to 34 | 67 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 676 | 6.02% |
| Black | 70 | 4.08% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 4.19% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 1.95% |
| Asian | 16 | 2.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
71.37%
Born in West Norriton township
87.95%
Native Born
12.05%
Foreign Born
5.91%
Non Citizen
6.14%
Naturalized
87.95% of West Norriton township residents were born in the United States, with 71.37% having been born in Pennsylvania. 5.91% 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 | 16,085 | -25 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 16,110 | -25 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 16,135 | -25 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 16,160 | -25 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 16,185 | -25 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 16,210 | -25 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 16,235 | -25 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 16,260 | -48 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 16,308 | 139 | 0.86% |
| 2020 | 16,169 | 571 | 3.66% |
| 2019 | 15,598 | -36 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 15,634 | -29 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 15,663 | -26 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 15,689 | -11 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 15,700 | -53 | -0.34% |
| 2014 | 15,753 | 14 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 15,739 | 21 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 15,718 | 19 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 15,699 | 47 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 15,652 | 0 | 0% |