West Pittston is a borough located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. West Pittston has a 2024 population of 4,649. West Pittston is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,643 in 2020.
The average household income in West Pittston is $73,694 with a poverty rate of 13.74%. The median age in West Pittston is 42 years: 41.1 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Pittston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,345 | 93.16% |
| Other race | 132 | 2.83% |
| Two or more races | 109 | 2.34% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.92% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,133 | 2.18 | 57 | 43 |
| Married | 1,029 | 2.88 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Non Family | 859 | 1.2 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Female | 197 | 2.62 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Male | 48 | 3.13 | 56.3 | 43.8 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
57.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 110 | 3.27% |
| Associates Degree | 298 | 8.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 626 | 18.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 418 | 12.43% |
| High School Graduate | 1,131 | 33.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 780 | 23.19% |
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 | 3,151 | 3,041 | 986 |
| Hispanic | 105 | 105 | 28 |
| Other Race | 77 | 77 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 55 | 44 |
| Asian | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 80%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,592 | $79,279 | $49,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,111 | $86,489 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,859 | $41,953 | $31,371 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,000 | $50,929 | $41,574 |
| Some College | $45,638 | $49,563 | $41,399 |
$46,000
Average Earnings
$50,929
Average Male
$41,574
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.51% of West Pittston residents speak only English, while 8.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,291 | 571 | 13.31% |
| Multiple | 109 | 41 | 37.61% |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 100% |
13.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.66%
Male Poverty Rate
12.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Pittston is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Pittston is White, with 13.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.91% |
| Some College | 4.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.43% |
| Male Employed | 7.42% |
| Female Employed | 6.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,951 | $88,430 |
| Households | $59,498 | $73,694 |
| Married Families | $69,020 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,424 | $50,529 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
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
210
Number of Veterans
163
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 124 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 210 | 5.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
1.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.9%
Labor Force Participation
67.6%
Employment Rate
2%
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
82.7%
Born in West Pittston
95.78%
Native Born
4.22%
Foreign Born
3.09%
Non Citizen
1.14%
Naturalized
95.78% of West Pittston residents were born in the United States, with 82.7% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.09% 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 | 4,658 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2028 | 4,656 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2027 | 4,654 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2026 | 4,653 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2025 | 4,651 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2024 | 4,649 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2023 | 4,648 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 4,643 | -6 | -0.13% |
| 2021 | 4,649 | 6 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 4,643 | -120 | -2.52% |
| 2019 | 4,763 | -18 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 4,781 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 4,788 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 4,787 | -22 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 4,809 | -22 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 4,831 | -15 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 4,846 | -27 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 4,873 | -15 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 4,888 | -12 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 4,900 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,072 | -518 | -9.27% |
| 1990 | 5,590 | -390 | -6.52% |
| 1980 | 5,980 | -1,094 | -15.47% |
| 1970 | 7,074 | 76 | 1.09% |
| 1960 | 6,998 | -232 | -3.21% |
| 1950 | 7,230 | -713 | -8.98% |
| 1940 | 7,943 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 1930 | 7,940 | 972 | 13.95% |
| 1920 | 6,968 | 120 | 1.75% |
| 1910 | 6,848 | 1,002 | 17.14% |
| 1900 | 5,846 | 1,940 | 49.67% |
| 1890 | 3,906 | 1,362 | 53.54% |
| 1880 | 2,544 | -2,114 | -45.38% |