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The Borough of West Newton had a population of 2,621 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for West Newton is located at latitude 40.2098 and longitude -79.767 in Westmoreland County. The formal boundaries for the Borough of West Newton encompass a land area of 1.04 sq. miles and a water area of 0.09 sq. miles. Westmoreland County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Borough of West Newton 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.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,621 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,527 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 19 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $52,961 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,090 |
| Median Home Value | $131,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,486 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,006 (67.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 322 (21.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 158 (10.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,328 |
| Average Household Size | 1.97 |
| Family Households | 689 (51.9%) |
The table below compares West Newton 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 | # 535 | 73rd |
| Population Density | # 552 | 73rd |
| Median Household Income | # 1584 | 21st |
| Per Capita Income | # 1126 | 44th |
| Diversity Index | # 916 | 54th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.
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