West Salem township is located in Mercer County Pennsylvania. West Salem township has a 2024 population of 3,152. West Salem township is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -1.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,213 in 2020.
The average household income in West Salem township is $69,253 with a poverty rate of 15.02%. The median age in West Salem township is 59.6 years: 58.8 years for males, and 61.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Salem township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,980 | 92.86% |
| Two or more races | 218 | 6.79% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,247 | 2.33 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Married | 693 | 2.77 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Non Family | 338 | 1.14 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 216 | 2.78 | 88 | 12 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
82.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 4.49% |
| Associates Degree | 178 | 6.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 349 | 13.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 112 | 4.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,361 | 51.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 1.41% |
| Some College | 473 | 18% |
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 | 2,444 | 2,345 | 461 |
| 2+ Races | 180 | 128 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.95%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,009 | $50,313 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,066 | $66,627 | $15,464 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,500 | $65,617 | $20,693 |
| Some College | $48,854 | $57,061 | $23,537 |
$34,500
Average Earnings
$65,617
Average Male
$20,693
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of West Salem township residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,687 | 392 | 14.59% |
| Multiple | 218 | 41 | 18.81% |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 100% |
15.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.62%
Male Poverty Rate
21.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Salem township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Salem township is White, with 14.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.11% |
| Some College | 3.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 88.61% |
| Male Employed | 2.28% |
| Female Employed | 0.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,085 | $74,950 |
| Households | $52,517 | $69,253 |
| Married Families | $75,321 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,019 | $41,742 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
343
Number of Veterans
319
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 197 |
| Korea | 35 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 175 |
| 75+ | 115 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 343 | 13.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.5%
Labor Force Participation
31.5%
Employment Rate
18.2%
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
85.85%
Born in West Salem township
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of West Salem township residents were born in the United States, with 85.85% 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 | 3,002 | -30 | -0.99% |
| 2028 | 3,032 | -30 | -0.98% |
| 2027 | 3,062 | -30 | -0.97% |
| 2026 | 3,092 | -30 | -0.96% |
| 2025 | 3,122 | -30 | -0.95% |
| 2024 | 3,152 | -30 | -0.94% |
| 2023 | 3,182 | -30 | -0.93% |
| 2022 | 3,212 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 3,214 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 3,213 | -122 | -3.66% |
| 2019 | 3,335 | -38 | -1.13% |
| 2018 | 3,373 | -27 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 3,400 | -35 | -1.02% |
| 2016 | 3,435 | -14 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 3,449 | -16 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 3,465 | -15 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 3,480 | -18 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 3,498 | -7 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 3,505 | -20 | -0.57% |
| 2010 | 3,525 | 0 | 0% |