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The Borough of West Leechburg had a population of 1,216 as of July 1, 2020. West Leechburg ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Pennsylvania. See peer rankings below.
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 elevation is 1,004 feet.
The Borough of West Leechburg (GNIS ID: 1215727) 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 | 1,216 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 1,216 (100.0%) |
| Population in Families | 1,000 (82.2%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,273 |
| Diversity Index2 | 6 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $52,915 |
| Average Household Income | $69,542 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 10% |
| Per Capita Income | $30,768 |
| Wealth Index5 | 67 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 581 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 462 (79.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 76 (13.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 43 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $128,058 |
| Average Home Value | $139,502 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 201 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 538 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Family Households | 376 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2020 | 2020-2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.6% | -0.62% |
| Households | -0.41% | -0.49% |
| Families | -0.55% | -0.59% |
| Median Household Income | 1.46% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.41% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | -0.52% |
The table below compares West Leechburg to the other 1,761 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Pennsylvania by rank and percentile using July 1, 2020 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 | # 875 | 50th |
| Population Density | # 934 | 47th |
| Median Household Income | # 1003 | 43rd |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 856 | 49th |
| Per Capita Income | # 668 | 62nd |
| Diversity Index | # 1460 | 18th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.
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