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The Borough of West Leechburg had a population of 1,245 as of July 1, 2024.
The primary coordinate point for West Leechburg is located at latitude 40.6223 and longitude -79.6128 in Westmoreland County. The formal boundaries for the Borough of West Leechburg encompass a land area of 0.95 sq. miles and a water area of 0.04 sq. miles. Westmoreland County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Borough of West Leechburg has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Borough of West Leechburg is located within Township of Allegheny, a minor civil division (MCD) of Westmoreland County.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,245 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 1,245 (100.0%) |
| Population in Families | 977 (78.5%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,263 |
| Diversity Index2 | 15 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $75,252 |
| Average Household Income | $90,239 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 15% |
| Per Capita Income | $40,154 |
| Wealth Index5 | 70 |
| Socioeconomic Status Index6 | Moderate (58.8) |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 597 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 482 (80.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 72 (12.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 43 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $180,769 |
| Average Home Value | $186,826 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 154 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 554 |
| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
| Family Households | 349 |
| Average Family Size | 3.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2024 | 2024-2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.45% | -0.31% |
| Households | -0.21% | -0.04% |
| Families | -0.11% | |
| Median Household Income | 3.76% | |
| Per Capita Income | 3.46% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | 0.21% |
The table below compares West Leechburg to the other 2,002 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Pennsylvania by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 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 | # 886 | 56th |
| Population Density | # 995 | 50th |
| Median Household Income | # 749 | 63rd |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 1633 | 82nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 761 | 62nd |
| Diversity Index | # 1314 | 35th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.
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