West Penn township is located in Schuylkill County Pennsylvania. West Penn township has a 2024 population of 4,593. West Penn township is currently growing at a rate of 1.75% annually and its population has increased by 5.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,366 in 2020.
The average household income in West Penn township is $81,105 with a poverty rate of 5.15%. The median age in West Penn township is 53.5 years: 53.2 years for males, and 53.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Penn township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,318 | 98.43% |
| Two or more races | 52 | 1.19% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.36% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,971 | 2.22 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Married | 1,074 | 2.82 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
| Non Family | 611 | 1.17 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Female | 161 | 2.32 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Male | 125 | 2.14 | 100 | 0 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
84.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 312 | 9.14% |
| Associates Degree | 538 | 15.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 575 | 16.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 90 | 2.64% |
| High School Graduate | 1,292 | 37.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 142 | 4.16% |
| Some College | 465 | 13.62% |
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 | 3,386 | 2,948 | 665 |
| Asian | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 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 white people with a rate of 19.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,398 | $0 | $55,607 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,183 | $42,031 | $31,429 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,250 | $50,417 | $55,036 |
| Some College | $65,273 | $65,477 | $59,489 |
$51,250
Average Earnings
$50,417
Average Male
$55,036
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.89% of West Penn township residents speak only English, while 4.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,279 | 225 | 5.26% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
5.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.61%
Male Poverty Rate
3.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Penn township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Penn township is White, with 5.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.33% |
| High School | 6.27% |
| Some College | 1.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 63.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.78% |
| Male Employed | 1.66% |
| Female Employed | 0.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,647 | $93,094 |
| Households | $62,429 | $81,105 |
| Married Families | $78,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,958 | $54,420 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
62.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
330
Number of Veterans
330
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 133 |
| Second Gulf War | 93 |
| First Gulf War | 84 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 103 |
| 55 to 64 | 68 |
| 75+ | 64 |
| 18 to 34 | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 330 | 9.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
48.4%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
82.65%
Born in West Penn township
97.11%
Native Born
2.89%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.89%
Naturalized
97.11% of West Penn township residents were born in the United States, with 82.65% 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 | 4,988 | 79 | 1.61% |
| 2028 | 4,909 | 79 | 1.64% |
| 2027 | 4,830 | 79 | 1.66% |
| 2026 | 4,751 | 79 | 1.69% |
| 2025 | 4,672 | 79 | 1.72% |
| 2024 | 4,593 | 79 | 1.75% |
| 2023 | 4,514 | 79 | 1.78% |
| 2022 | 4,435 | 29 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 4,406 | 40 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 4,366 | 65 | 1.51% |
| 2019 | 4,301 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 4,303 | -15 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 4,318 | -22 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 4,340 | -8 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 4,348 | -26 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 4,374 | -30 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 4,404 | -14 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 4,418 | -15 | -0.34% |
| 2011 | 4,433 | -14 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 4,447 | 0 | 0% |