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The Borough of West Fairview (historical) had a population of 1,208 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. West Fairview ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Pennsylvania. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for West Fairview is located at latitude 40.2751 and longitude -76.9155 in Cumberland County. The formal boundaries for the Borough of West Fairview (historical) encompass a land area of 0.32 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Cumberland County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Borough of West Fairview (historical) has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Borough of West Fairview (historical) is located within Township of East Pennsboro, a minor civil division (MCD) of Cumberland County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,208 (100%) |
| Population Density | 3,750 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 21 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $76,583 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,294 |
| Median Home Value | $162,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 663 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 333 (50.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 274 (41.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 56 (8.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 607 |
| Average Household Size | 1.99 |
| Family Households | 281 (46.3%) |
The table below compares West Fairview to the other 2,002 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Pennsylvania by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 899 | 55th |
| Population Density | # 297 | 85th |
| Median Household Income | # 741 | 63rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 1017 | 49th |
| Diversity Index | # 818 | 59th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.
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