West Pittsburg is a CDP located in Lawrence County Pennsylvania. West Pittsburg has a 2024 population of 850. West Pittsburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 3.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 821 in 2020.
The average household income in West Pittsburg is $60,093 with a poverty rate of 10.89%. The median age in West Pittsburg is 46.6 years: 41.4 years for males, and 54.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Pittsburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 931 | 98.1% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 1.05% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.42% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 469 | 2.02 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Non Family | 212 | 1.16 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Married | 150 | 2.53 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
| Female | 98 | 3.05 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Male | 9 | 2.67 | 100 | 0 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
62.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 48 | 7.26% |
| Associates Degree | 49 | 7.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 42 | 6.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 3.03% |
| High School Graduate | 321 | 48.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 3.93% |
| Some College | 155 | 23.45% |
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 | 657 | 583 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,846 | $69,327 | $60,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $59,583 |
| High School Graduate | $35,461 | $40,833 | $28,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,986 | $46,563 | $40,533 |
| Some College | $41,425 | $46,875 | $41,031 |
$40,986
Average Earnings
$46,563
Average Male
$40,533
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.73% of West Pittsburg residents speak only English, while 1.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 928 | 103 | 11.1% |
10.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.26%
Male Poverty Rate
9.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Pittsburg is White, with 11.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Pittsburg is White, with 11.1% 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 20.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.95% |
| High School | 9.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.84% |
| Some College | 4.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.33% |
| Male Employed | 12.42% |
| Female Employed | 3.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,196 | $74,258 |
| Households | $41,841 | $60,093 |
| Married Families | $64,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,357 | $38,729 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
33.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
78
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 10.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
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
93.99%
Born in West Pittsburg
99.68%
Native Born
0.32%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.32%
Naturalized
99.68% of West Pittsburg residents were born in the United States, with 93.99% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 850 | 3 | 0.35% |
| 2023 | 847 | 3 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 844 | 69 | 8.9% |
| 2021 | 775 | -46 | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 821 | 142 | 20.91% |
| 2019 | 679 | -49 | -6.73% |
| 2018 | 728 | -23 | -3.06% |
| 2017 | 751 | -97 | -11.44% |
| 2016 | 848 | -105 | -11.02% |
| 2015 | 953 | 140 | 17.22% |
| 2014 | 813 | -8 | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 821 | 61 | 8.03% |
| 2012 | 760 | 28 | 3.83% |
| 2011 | 732 | -76 | -9.41% |
| 2010 | 808 | 0 | 0% |